Four new species of scincid lizards in the genus Lobulia are described from high elevations (≥2350 m) in New Guinea. Some of the features that may permit these skinks to live at high elevation are: dark color pattern, “tinted” lower eyelids and live-bearing reproductive mode. All of the species may be threatened by global climate warming. The generic concept of Lobulia is discussed and a key to the species provided.
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1 September 2005
FOUR NEW SPECIES OF LOBULIA (LACERTILIA: SCINCIDAE) FROM HIGH ALTITUDE IN NEW GUINEA
Allen E. Greer,
Allen Allison,
Harold G. Cogger
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conservation
global climate change
Lobulia
montane adaptation
New Guinea
reproduction
Scincidae