Geomyersia
Genus of lizards
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Geomyersia is a small genus of skinks, lizards in the family Scincidae. The genus is endemic to the Bismarck Archipelago and the Solomon Islands.[1]
| Geomyersia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Subfamily: | Eugongylinae |
| Genus: | Geomyersia Greer & F. Parker, 1968 |
| Type species | |
| Geomyersia glabra Greer & F. Parker, 1968 | |
| Diversity | |
| 2 species (see text) | |
Species and geographic ranges
There are two species which are recognized as being valid:[1]
- Geomyersia coggeri Greer, 1982 – Cogger's island skink – Bismarck Archipelago
- Geomyersia glabra Greer & F. Parker, 1968 – Greer's island skink, Solomon minute skink – Solomon Islands
Etymology
The generic name, Geomyersia, is in honor of American herpetologist George S. Myers.[2]