The Forêt Plate dwarf skink (Nannoscincus humectus) is a species of skink found in Province Nord, New Caledonia.[1][2] Its 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]
| Nannoscincus humectus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Nannoscincus |
| Species: | N. humectus
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| Binomial name | |
| Nannoscincus humectus | |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Sadlier, R.A.; Bauer, A.M.; Jourdan , H.; Astrongatt, S.; Deuss, M.; Duval, T.; Bourguet, E.; McCoy, S.; Bouteiller, A.; Lagrange, A. (2021). "Nannoscincus humectus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T176169A123253266. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T176169A123253266.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Nannoscincus humectus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
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