Capitellum (lizard)
Capitellum is a genus of skinks. Species were previously placed in the genus Mabuya. All species in this genus are considered possibly extinct, due to a lack of recent sightings but the presence of potential refuges.
| Capitellum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Subfamily: | Mabuyinae |
| Genus: | Capitellum Hedges & Conn, 2012 |
| Species | |
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3 species, see text | |
Species
The following 3 species, listed alphabetically by specific name, are recognized as being valid:[1]
- Capitellum mariagalantae Hedges & Conn, 2012 – Marie-Galante skink (possibly extinct)
- Capitellum metallicum (Bocourt, 1879) – lesser Martinique skink (possibly extinct)
- Capitellum parvicruzae Hedges & Conn, 2012 – lesser Saint Croix skink (possibly extinct)
Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Capitellum.
References
- Capitellum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 31 August 2018.
Data related to Capitellum at Wikispecies
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