Eutropis greeri
Species of lizard
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Eutropis greeri is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka.[2]
| Eutropis greeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. greeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Eutropis greeri Batuwita, 2016 | |
Etymology
The specific name, greeri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Allen E. Greer.[2]
Geographic range
E. greeri is found in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of E. greeri is rainforest, at altitudes of 30–500 m (98–1,640 ft).[1]
Behavior
E. greeri is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter of the rainforest.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of E. greeri is unknown.[2]
