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Madascincus arenicola

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Madascincus arenicola
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Madascincus
Species:
M. arenicola
Binomial name
Madascincus arenicola

Madascincus arenicola is an extant species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Geographic range

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M. arenicola is found in the Ampombofofo and Forêt d'Orangea regions of Antsiranana Province, in northern Madagascar.[1][3][4]

Habitat

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The preferred habitats of M. arenicola are forest and shrubland at altitudes of 25–28 m (82–92 ft).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Bowles, P. (2012). "Madascincus arenicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012: e.T199771A2611120. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T199771A2611120.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Miralles A [in French]; Köhler J; Glaw F; Vences M (2011). "A molecular phylogeny of the "Madascincus polleni species complex", with description of a new species of scincid lizard from the coastal dune area of northern Madagascar" (PDF). Zootaxa. 2876: 1–16. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.2876.1.1. (Madascincus arenicola, new species,).
  3. ^ Madascincus arenicola at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 20 October 2014.
  4. ^ Wheeler, Quentin (2012-07-15). "New to Nature No 77: Madascincus arenicola ". The Observer. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 2012-09-10.