Eutropis austini
Species of lizard
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Eutropis austini is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2]
| Eutropis austini | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. austini |
| Binomial name | |
| Eutropis austini Batuwita, 2016 | |
Etymology
The specific name, austini, is in honor of American herpetologist Christopher C. Austin.[2]
Habitat
Description
E. austini may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 7.5 cm (3.0 in). Dorsally, it is bronze brown.[2]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of E. austini is unknown.[2]
