Marisora berengerae


Marisora berengerae, also known commonly as the San Andrés mabuya and the San Andrés skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to San Andrés, an island in the southwestern Caribbean.

Etymology

The specific name, berengerae, is in honor of Bérengère Miralles who is the wife Aurélien Miralles, the describer of this species.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of M. berengerae is forest, at altitudes from sea level to.

Behavior

M. berengerae is arboreal and has been found high in palms and other trees.

Reproduction

M. berengerae is viviparous.