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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 .

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.

References

Further reading

  • (hardcover), (paperback). 352 pp.
  • 376 pp. (Tropidophorus matsuii, p. 253).
  • (Tropidophorus matsuii, new species, pp. 14–16, Figures 4–5).