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Kopéto Smooth Skink

Lioscincus vivae

Classification

Family
Scincidae

Lioscincus vivae is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia. Etymology The specific name, vivae, is in honor of "Kiwi" botanical collector Vivienne "Viv" Whitaker, who collected the holotype of this species, and is the wife of one of its describers, Anthony Whitaker.

Distribution

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