Cryptoblepharus adamsi HORNER, 2007
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Cryptoblepharus adamsi
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| Higher Taxa | Scincidae, Eugongylinae (Eugongylini), Scincoidea, Sauria, Squamata (lizards) |
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| Common Names | E: Adams's Snake-eyed Skink |
| Synonym | Cryptoblepharus adamsi HORNER 2007: 54 Cryptoblepharus adamsi — WILSON & SWAN 2010 |
| Distribution | Australia (mid-north coastal regions of Queensland) Type locality: Mount Gordon rest area, Bruce Highway, Bowen, Queensland, 20°02’55”S 148°13’43”E. |
| Reproduction | oviparous |
| Types | Holotype: QM J87820 (prevously NTM R18921), adult male, (Tissue sample No. ABTC CC8), coll. P. and R. Horner, 5 January 1998. |
| Diagnosis | Diagnosis: A small (<40 mm SVL), short-legged, shallow-headed, arboreal Cryptoblepharus, distinguished from Australian congeners by combination of usually having: five supraciliary scales; 24 mid-body scale rows; 50 paravertebral scales; callused, pale, ovate plantar scales; and moderately broad, ragged-edged, 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 8379 characters) are available for collaborators and contributors. Please contact us for details. |
| Comment | Sympatry: Cryptoblepharus adamsi occurs in sympatry with C. metallicus and C. l. litoralis, C. pannosus, C. pulcher and C. virgatus. |
| Etymology | Named for Mark Adams (Evolutionary Biology Unit, South Australian Museum) in recognition of his contributions to scincid taxonomy. |
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