Eutropis borealis is a species of skink. Before being elevated to full-species rank in 2020, it was considered a subspecies of Eutropis multicarinata (formerly Mabuya multicarinata).[2]

Eutropis borealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Eutropis
Species:
E. borealis
Binomial name
Eutropis borealis
(Brown [fr] & Alcala, 1980)
Synonyms[2]

Mabuya multicarinata borealis Brown & Alcala, 1980

Eutropis borealis is endemic to the Philippines and is known from the islands of Catanduanes, Luzon, Polillo, Babuyan Claro, and Batanes. Adults measure 64–83 mm (2.5–3.3 in) in snout–vent length.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Lagat, R.; Binaday, J.; Pitogo, K. (2022). "Eutropis borealis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T177171665A177544566. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Eutropis borealis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 August 2020.