Sphenomorphus muelleri

Sphenomorphus muelleri, also known commonly as Mueller's skink and Müllers Keilskink in German, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, muelleri, is in honor of German naturalist Salomon Müller.

Description

Sphenomorphus muelleri may attain a snout-to-vent length of and a total length of.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Sphenomorphus muelleri is forest, at elevations from sea level to.

Behavior

Sphenomorphus muelleri is terrestrial, fossorial, diurnal, and crepuscular.

Diet

Sphenomorphus muelleri preys upon earthworms.

Reproduction

Sphenomorphus muelleri is oviparous.

Taxonomy

Sphenomorphus muelleri is the type species of the genus Sphenomorphus.