Shark Bay Southwest Ctenotus Ctenotus youngsoni
Description
Ctenotus youngsoni, also known commonly as the Shark Bay south-west ctenotus and Youngson's ctenotus, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia. The specific name, youngsoni, is in honour of Australian zoologist William Kenneth Youngson.[2] C. youngsoni is found in the Australian state of Western Australia.[3] The preferred natural habitat of C. youngsoni is shrubland.[1] C. youngsoni has well-developed limbs, with five toes on each of its four feet.[3] C. youngsoni is oviparous.[3]
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Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Ctenotus
Species: Shark Bay Southwest Ctenotus Ctenotus youngsoni
Conservation Status
least concern (LC)