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Noronha Mabuya

Trachylepis atlantica

Classification

Family
Scincidae

The Noronha skink (Trachylepis atlantica) is a species of skink from the island of Fernando de Noronha off northeastern Brazil. It is covered with dark and light spots on the upperparts and is usually about 7 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) in length. The tail is long and muscular, but breaks off easily.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 129