Tytthoscincus bukitensis
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| Tytthoscincus bukitensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Tytthoscincus |
| Species: | T. bukitensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Tytthoscincus bukitensis (Grismer, 2007) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Sphenomorphus bukitensis Grismer, 2007 | |
Tytthoscincus bukitensis, also known as the Fraser's Hill forest skink , is a species of skink. It is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia.[1][2]
Tytthoscincus bukitensis is a fossorial species inhabiting hill dipterocarp and lower montane forests at elevations of 1,046–1,239 m (3,432–4,065 ft) above sea level. Adult females measure 41–4 mm (1.6–0.2 in) in snout–vent length.[2]