Wright's skink


Wright's skink, also known commonly as Wright's mabuya, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Seychelles. There are two recognized subspecies.

Etymology

The specific name, wrightii, is in honor of Irish naturalist Edward [Percival Wright|Edward Perceval Wright].

Geographic range

T. wrightii is found only in Seychelles.

Habitat

The natural habitats of T. wrightii are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Description

Large and heavy-bodied for its genus, T. wrightii may attain a snout-to-vent length of about.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of T. wrightii is unknown.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.