Tropidophorus matsuii
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Tropidophorus |
| Species: | T. matsuii |
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| Tropidophorus matsuii | |
Tropidophorus matsuii, also known commonly as Matsui's water skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.[1][2]
The specific name, matsuii, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masafumi Matsui.[3]: 171
Geographic distribution
Tropidophorus matsuii is found in northeastern Thailand, in Roi Et province.[1]
Habitat
Behavior
Tropidophorus matsuii is semiaquatic.[1]