Tytthoscincus temasekensis
Taxonomy
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Specific Epithettemasekensis Grismer, Wood Jr, Lim & Liang, 2017
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ResidentialNative
Description
Singapore Swamp Skink (Tytthoscincus temasekensis) is type of swamp dwelling skink found in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Its habitat is ranging from the lowland areas, along stream banks and freshwater swamp forests. It has small body size in which it can grow up to 7.6 cm in total length. Its body colour is dark brown with spots linearly arranged from the head to the base of the tail. The species epithet, temasekensis derives from the word Temasek, which mean ‘Sea Town’ in Old Javanese and it represents the earlies recorded name of a settlement in Singapore (Lee Grismer et al., 2017).
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Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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References
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Acknowledgements :- Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Ms. Nurul Aimi Amirah Binti Mohd Zaki & Mr. Tan Kok Kiat
Species Citation :- Tytthoscincus temasekensis. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/50165. [Retrieved 07 May 2024].
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