Nannoscincus manautei

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Nannoscincus manautei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to New Caledonia.[2]

Phylum:Chordata
Class:Reptilia
Order:Squamata
Family:Scincidae
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Nannoscincus
Species:
N. manautei
Binomial name
Nannoscincus manautei
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Etymology

The specific name, manautei, is in honor of Joseph Manauté, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, New Caledonia.[3]:166

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Nannoscincus manautei is forest, at altitudes of 750–1,000 m (2,460–3,280 ft).[1]

Behavior

Nannoscincus manautei is terrestrial and semifossorial.[1]

Reproduction

Nannoscincus manautei is oviparous.[2]

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