Eutropis rudis
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Brown Mabuya
Also known as:
Rough Mabuya, Rough-scaled Brown Skink
I think various details of this skink identify it as Eutropis rudis rather than the extremely common and widespread Eutropis multifasciata, but I didn't get any absolutely conclusive photos.
My Travelogues and Trip Lists page includes a complete list of the herps I saw in the wild on this trip to Malaysia, as well as a travelogue of the trip.
The crimson throats of adult males make identification easy. Younger males and females have a more generic skinky look that can be difficult to distinguish from Eutropis multifasciata.
Another easily recognizable adult male, though this one was considerably more wary.
Online references:
- Eutropis rudis account on The Reptile Database
- Eutropis rudis account on Ecology Asia
Printed references:
- Das, I. 2004. Lizards of Borneo
- Malkmus, R., Manthey, U. Vogel, G., Hoffmann, P., & Kosuch, J. 2002. Amphibians & Reptiles of Mount Kinabalu (North Borneo)
- Manthey, U., Grossmann, W. 1997. Amphibien & Reptilien Südostasiens