Phasmasaurus tillieri

Phasmasaurus tillieri, commonly known as Tillier's maquis skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.

Etymology

The specific name, tillieri, is in honor of French zoologist Simon Tillier.

Geographic range

P. tillieri is found in southern New Caledonia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of P. tillieri are grassland and shrubland, at altitudes up to.

Description

P. tillieri may attain a snout-to-vent length of. The tail is extremely long, up to three times SVL. The limbs and digits are well-developed.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. tillieri is not known.