Greer's Mabuya
Eutropis greeri
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusEutropis (Asian Mabuyas)
- SpeciesEutropis greeri (Greer's Mabuya)
About the Greer's Mabuya
Eutropis greeri is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Sri Lanka. The specific name, greeri, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Allen E. Greer. E. greeri is found in Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
The preferred natural habitat of E. greeri is rainforest, at altitudes of 30–500 m (98–1,640 ft). E. greeri is terrestrial, living in the leaf litter of the rainforest. The mode of reproduction of E. greeri is unknown. Batuwita S (2016). "Description of Two New Species of Eutropis (Reptilia: Scincidae) from Sri Lanka with a Redescription of Eutropis madaraszi (Méhely)". Journal of Herpetology 50 (3): 486–496. (Eutropis greeri, new species). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greer's Mabuya in Sinharaja Forest Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greer's Mabuya in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Greer's Mabuya sighting in Sinharaja Forest Reserve, based on 27 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greer's Mabuya in Sinharaja Forest Reserve?
October has the highest sighting rate for Greer's Mabuya in Sinharaja Forest Reserve in our monthly data.