Glaphyromorphus mjobergi
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Glaphyromorphus |
| Species: | G. mjobergi
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| Binomial name | |
| Glaphyromorphus mjobergi | |
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The Atherton Tableland skink (Glaphyromorphus mjobergi), also known commonly as the Atherton Tableland mulch-skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Australian state of Queensland.[2]
Etymology
The specific name, mjobergi, is in honor of Swedish zoologist Eric Georg Mjöberg.[3]: 180
Description
Glaphyromorphus mjobergi has five digits on each of its four feet.[2]
The legs are short and widely separated on the elongate body. Dorsally, it is brown, with a series of cream or pale yellow blotches on the anterior flanks. Adults usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 9 cm (3.5 in). The tail is long, about twice the SVL.[4]: 336–337
Geographic distribution
Glaphyromorphus mjobergi is found in northern Queensland, on the Atherton Tablelands plateau.[1][2]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of Glaphyromorphus mjobergi is forest, at elevations above 650 m (2,130 ft).[1]
Behavior
Glaphyromorphus mjobergi is terrestrial, sheltering under leaf litter, fallen logs, and stones.[1]
Reproduction
Glaphyromorphus mjobergi is oviparous.[2] Females reach sexual maturity at a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 8 cm (3.1 in).[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Hoskin, C.; Shea, G. (2018). "Glaphyromorphus mjobergi ". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T42484712A42484720. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T42484712A42484720.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e Glaphyromorphus mjobergi at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 March 2015.
- ^ Beolens, B.; Watkins, M.; Grayson, M. (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. xiii + 296. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5.
- ^ Wilson, S.; Swan, G. (2023). A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia, Sixth Edition. Sydney: Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 978-1-92554-671-2. 688 pp.
Further reading
- Cogger, H.G. (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishlishing. ISBN 978-0643100350. xxx + 1,033 pp.
- Lönnberg, E.; Andersson, L.G. (1915). "Results of Dr. E. Mjöbergs [sic] Swedish Scientific Expeditions to Australia 1910—13. VII. Reptiles collected in Northern Queensland". Kunliga Svenska Vetenskapsakademiens Handlingar. 52 (7): 1–9. (Lygosoma mjobergi, new species, pp. 6–7).
- Loveridge, A. (1933). "New Scincid Lizards of the Genera Sphenomorphus, Rhodona, and Lygosoma from Australia". Occasional Papers of the Boston Society of Natural History. 8: 95–100. (Lygosoma darlingtoni, new species, p. 98).
- Sumner, J. (2002). "Morphometric and reproductive notes on the rare Wet Tropics skink, Glaphyromorphus mjobergi ". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 48 (1): 146.