- Common dwarf skink
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Common Dwarf Skink Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Scincidae Genus: Menetia Species: M. greyii Binomial name Menetia greyii
Gray, 1845Menetia greyii, commonly known as the Common dwarf skink, is a species of lizard endemic to mainland Australia. One of Australia's most widespread and abundant lizards, it is occurs in all parts of the mainland except coastal areas in the south-east, and Cape York Peninsula. It is common in disturbed areas such as urban backyards, and is therefore fairly well known.[1]
It is a very small skink with smooth scales and prominent limbs. It is grey to brown, usually with a stripe of black flecks along its back. Some populations have bright-yellow bellies, while others are silvery grey.[1]
It is one of a small number of vertebrate species that are known to reproduce by parthenogenesis.[2]
References
- ^ a b Bush, Brian; Maryan, Brad; Browne-Cooper, Robert; Robinson, David (1995). A guide to the reptiles and frogs of the Perth region. University of Western Australia Press. ISBN 1-875560-42-4.
- ^ Adams, Mark; Foster, Ralph; Hutchinson, Mark; Hutchinson, Rhonda; Donnellan, Steve (2003). "The Australian scincid lizard Menetia greyii: A new instance of widespread vertebrate parthenogenesis". Evolution 57 (11): 2619–2627. PMID 14686536.
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