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Cryptoblepharus boutonii

Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cryptoblepharus boutonii
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Cryptoblepharus boutonii, also known commonly as Bouton's snake-eyed skink, Bouton's skink, and the snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mauritius, including nearby islets.[2]

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Etymology

The specific name, boutonii, is in honor of French botanist Louis Sulpice Bouton.[3]

Habitat

The referred natural habitat of C. boutonii is the marine intertidal zone, at altitudes from sea level to 43 m (141 ft).[1]

Description

C. boultonii may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of almost 5 cm (2.0 in), and a tail length slightly greater than SVL.[1]

Diet

C. boutonii preys upon small species of insects, crustaceans, and fishes.[1]

Reproduction

C. boutonii is oviparous.[2] Clutch size is two eggs.[1]

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