Sphenomorphus dekkerae SHEA, 2017
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Higher Taxa | Scincidae, Sphenomorphinae (Sphenomorphini), Scincoidea, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
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Synonym | Sphenomorphus dekkerae SHEA 2017 |
Distribution | Indonesia (Doberai Peninsula) Type locality: Ajamaroe [= Ayamaru], Vogelkop [= Doberai Peninsula], [Maybrat Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia |
Reproduction | oviparous (not imputed, fide Zimin et al. 2022) |
Types | Holotype: RMNH RENA 30144. Collected by Leo D. Brongersma and Willem J. Roosdorp in June 1952. Paratype: RMNH RENA 30145, data as for holotype. |
Diagnosis | Diagnosis: A small Sphenomorphus (SVL of both mature specimens 50 mm), differing from all other members of the genus in the combination of postsupraocular present, and no division of temporal scalation (primary, upper secondary and lower secondary temporal scales single, last two supralabials undivided), but with the appearance of a divided penultimate supralabial created by enlargement of the second postsubocular, intruding between penultimate supralabial and primary temporal. Additional details (3874 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
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Etymology | The species is named for Ms Els J. Dekker, who frst recognised its distinctive morphology in 1977. |
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