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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]

Behavior

Cryptoblepharus mertensi is arboreal.[1]

Reproduction

Cryptoblepharus mertensi is oviparous.[2]

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