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Unspotted ctenotus

unspotted ctenotus (Ctenotus astictus)
Gove Peninsula, Northern Territory
Photo © Anders Zimny
Ctenotus astictus - Horner, 1995
Pronunciation  ten-OH-tus   a-STICK-tuss
Etymology  Ctenotus: 'comb ear', refering to the comb-like projections at the ear opening.
astictus: "The species name astictus is derived from the Greek term stiktos which means 'spotted'. It refers to the unspotted nature of the body pattern in comparison to C. arnhemensis and C. stuarti".1
Other names   
 
Snout-to-vent length
Species avg: 5 cm
Reproduction
Oviparous
Clutch size
Description Distribution Natural history Conservation Further information More photos

References

  1. Horner, P. (1995). Two new species of Ctenotus (Reptilia, Scincidae) from the Northern Territory. The Beagle: Records of the Museums and Art Galleries of the Northern Territory, 12:77. - search web for this article
 

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