Tropidophorus matsuii


Tropidophorus matsuii, also known commonly as Matsui's water skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Thailand.

Etymology

The specific name, matsuii, is in honor of Japanese herpetologist Masafumi Matsui.

Geographic distribution

Tropidophorus matsuii is found in northeastern Thailand, in Roi Et province.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Tropidophorus matsuii are forest and freshwater wetlands, at altitudes of approximately.

Behavior

Tropidophorus matsuii is semiaquatic.

Reproduction

Tropidophorus matsuii is ovoviviparous.