Emoia kitcheneri


Emoia kitcheneri is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sumba Island in Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, kitcheneri, is in honor of Australian mammalogist Darrell J. Kitchener.

Geographic range

E. kitcheneri has only been found in eastern Sumba.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of E. kitcheneri is forest.

Reproduction

E. kitcheneri is oviparous.

Taxonomy

E. kitcheneri is a member of the "caerulocauda" subgroup of the "cyanura" species group.