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Anomalopus swansoni
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anomalopus swansoni, also known commonly as the punctate worm-skink or Swanson's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.[2]
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Etymology
The specific name, swansoni, is in honor of Australian herpetologist, Stephen Swanson.[3]
Geographic range
A. swansoni is found between the Hawkesbury River and the Hunter River in eastern New South Wales.[2]
Description
A. swansoni is pinkish-brown on top, with fine dark speckles, and a creamy-pink belly.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitats of A. swansoni are supralittoral zone, grassland, shrubland, and forest.[1]
Behaviour
A. swansoni shelters in soil, wood and rocks, and is rarely seen unless disturbed.[2]
Reproduction
A. swansoni is viviparous.[4]
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Further reading
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