Cryptoblepharus boutonii

Cryptoblepharus boutonii, also known commonly as Bouton's snake-eyed skink, Bouton's skink, and the snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mauritius, including nearby islets.

Etymology

The specific name, boutonii, is in honor of French botanist Louis Sulpice Bouton.

Habitat

The referred natural habitat of C. boutonii is the marine intertidal zone, at altitudes from sea level to.

Description

C. boultonii may attain a snout-to-vent length of almost, and a tail length slightly greater than SVL.

Diet

C. boutonii preys upon small species of insects, crustaceans, and fishes.

Reproduction

C. boutonii is oviparous. Clutch size is two eggs.