Cryptoblepharus furvus HORNER, 2007
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Cryptoblepharus furvus
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| Higher Taxa | Scincidae, Eugongylinae (Eugongylini), Scincoidea, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
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| Synonym | Cryptoblepharus furvus HORNER 2007: 148 |
| Distribution | Papua New Guinea (Normanby Island, Milne Bay) Type locality: Guleguleu, Normanby Island, Milne Bay, New Guinea, 10°06’S 151°15’E. |
| Reproduction | oviparous |
| Types | Holotype: AMS (AM) R129828, 23 December 1988. PARATYPES: NEW GUINEA: AM R129809, R129827, R129829-830, R129833-835, R129838-842, R129844-846, Guleguleu, Normanby Island, Milne Bay, 10°06’S 151°15’E. 23 December 1988. |
| Diagnosis | Diagnosis (16 specimens). A large (45–50 mm SVL), short-legged, shallow-headed, littoral Cryptoblepharus, distinguished from congeners by combination of: modal values of five supraciliary scales, 26 midbody scale rows, 60 paravertebral scales, 19 subdigital lamellae under the fourth finger, 23 subdigital lamellae under the fourth toe, 12 palmar scales, 15 plantar scales and 4 nuchal scales. Mean values of 42.4 mm snout-vent length and head width 56.7% of head length; anterior loreal largest in series, and indistinct pale dorsolateral stripes. (Horner 2007) Unfortunately we had to temporarily remove additional information as this was scraped by multiple AI companies who sell that data to their customers. These details, e.g. detailed descriptions or comparisons (about 7782 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
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| Etymology | From the Latin adjective furvus, meaning dark or dusky; in reference to this taxon’s semi-melanotic colouration. |
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