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Cryptoblepharus mertensi
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cryptoblepharus mertensi, also known commonly as Merten's snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory in Australia.[1][2]
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Etymology
The specific name, mertensi, is in honor of German herpetologist Robert Mertens.[2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Cryptoblepharus mertensi is forest.[1]
Description
Small for its genus and short-legged for its genus, Cryptoblepharus mertensi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4 cm (1.6 in).[2]
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