Wright's skink
Species of lizard
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Wright's skink (Trachylepis wrightii), also known commonly as Wright's mabuya, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Seychelles. There are two recognized subspecies.
| Wright's skink | |
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| Trachylepis wrightii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Trachylepis |
| Species: | T. wrightii |
| Binomial name | |
| Trachylepis wrightii (Boulenger, 1887) | |
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| Synonyms[2] | |
Etymology
The specific name, wrightii, is in honor of Irish naturalist Edward Perceval Wright.[3]
Geographic range
T. wrightii is found only in Seychelles.[1]
Habitat
Description
Large and heavy-bodied for its genus, T. wrightii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 14 cm (5.5 in).[2]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of T. wrightii is unknown.[2]
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.[2]