Tropidophorus berdmorei


Tropidophorus berdmorei, commonly known as Berdmore's water skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Asia.

Geographic range

T. berdmorei is found in China, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

Etymology

The specific name, berdmorei, is in honor of British naturalist Captain Thomas Matthew Berdmore, who collected the holotype.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. berdmorei is rocky streams in forest, at altitudes of.

Diet

T. berdmorei preys upon worms, insects, and small crustaceans.

Reproduction

T. berdmorei is viviparous.