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Cryptoblepharus boutonii
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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