Nannoscincus humectus

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Nannoscincus humectus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Nannoscincus
Species:
N. humectus
Binomial name
Nannoscincus humectus
Bauer & Sadlier, 2000

The Forêt Plate dwarf skink (Nannoscincus humectus) is a species of skink found in Province Nord, New Caledonia.[1][2] It's geographical distribution is very limited as it occurs in only two locations in Province Nord, totalling an area of occupancy of 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi).[1] This distribution and the skink's population have been decreasing, for these reasons it is classified by the IUCN as Endangered.[1]

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