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Scincella reevesii

Reeves’ Smooth Gecko
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description
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Reeves’ Smooth Gecko (Scincella reevesii) is a type of diurnal skink found in Asia. It can grow up 13 cm in total length with 6 cm SVL. It has a slim body and bronze brown in colour. There is a black dorsolateral stripe extending from the eye to the tail, which is broken up by some cream spots.  This species inhabits forest hills up to 1,500 m a.s.l. It hidden among fallen leaves and other forest floor debris, hunting insects and other small invertebrates included crickets, termites, beetles larvae and woodlice (Das, 2010).

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Profile
Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
  • Amphibians
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  • Biodiversity
  • Data Analysis
  • Digital Sequence Information (DSI)
  • Living Modified Organism (LMO)
  • Marine & Coastal
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Chen Pelf Nyok (Dr.)
Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS)
  • Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin (Ecology)
  • Reptiles (Ecology)
  • Biodiversity
  • Conservation
  • Education
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  • PM
Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
  • Reptiles (Ecology)
  • Amphibians (Ecology)
  • Fishes (Ecology)
  • PM
Lim Boo Liat (Dr.)
  • Reptiles (Ecology)
  • Rodents (Ecology)
  • Amphibians (Ecology)
  • Biodiversity
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Mohammad Shahfiz Azman (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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  • Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries (LMMC)
  • National Policy on Biological Diversity
  • Policy
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  • Zoonotic
  • PM
  • SBH
  • SWK
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Mohd Abdul Muin Bin Md Akil (Mr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  • Amphibians
  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Snakes
  • Biodiversity
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  • Evolution
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Mohd Uzair Rusli (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
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  • Reptiles
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Mohd Zulfadli Bin Mohd Arshad (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
  • Rodents (Taxonomy)
  • Reptiles
  • Molecular
  • Biodiversity
  • Science
  • PM
Norhayati Binti Ahmad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Frogs and Toads
  • Snakes
  • Amphibians
  • Reptiles
Teo Eng Wah (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Invasive Alien Species
PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;

References
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Book
  1. Cox, M.J., Van Dijk, P.P., Nabhitabhata, J. & Kumthorn, T. (2010). A Photographic Guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand. New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. pp. 144.
  2. Das, I. (2010). A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia. New Holland Publishers (UK), England. pp. 369.
Online
  1. The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.itis.gov
  2. Uetz, P., Freed, P. & Hosek, J.The Reptile Database. Retrieved April 25, 2017, from http://www.reptile-database.org

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Acknowledgements :- Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin & Mrs. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas

Species Citation :- Scincella reevesii. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/58269. [Retrieved 26 April 2024].

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