Eremiascincus antoniorum
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| Eremiascincus antoniorum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eremiascincus |
| Species: | E. antoniorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Eremiascincus antoniorum (M.A. Smith, 1927) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Eremiascincus antoniorum is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Timor.[1]
The specific name, antoniorum, is in honor of the indigenous people of the island of Timor, who call themselves "the Antoni".[1][2]