Eremiascincus antoniorum explained

Eremiascincus antoniorum is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Timor in Indonesia.

Etymology

The specific name, antoniorum, is in honor of the indigenous people of the island of Timor, who call themselves "the Antoni".^[1]

E. antoniorum is oviparous.

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