Lerista haroldi
species of reptile
Lerista haroldi, also known commonly as the Gnaraloo mulch-slider and Harold's lerista, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to the Australian state of Western Australia.
Etymology
The specific name, haroldi, is in honor of Australian herpetologist Gregory Harold.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of L. haroldi is grassland.
Description
L. haroldi has three digits on each of its four feet.
Reproduction
L. haroldi is oviparous.
References
Further reading
Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp.
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