Ctenotus maryani


Ctenotus maryani, also known commonly as Maryan's ctenotus, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the state of Western Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, maryani, is in honour of Australian herpetologist Brad Maryan.

Description

Medium-sized for its genus, Ctenotus maryani may attain a snout-to-vent length of. Dorsally, it is dark reddish brown, with a simple pattern of 12 pale stripes which do not extend onto the head.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Ctenotus maryani are grassland and desert.

Reproduction

Ctenotus maryani is oviparous.