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Gold-spotted Mabuya (Trachylepis aureopunctata) This is why you shouldn't include parts of scientific names in the common name. "Mabuya" is the name of a genus of skinks to which Madagascar's Trachylepis skinks formerly belonged. Cool looking skink though. Fall,Geotagged,Madagascar,Trachylepis aureopunctata Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Gold-spotted Mabuya (Trachylepis aureopunctata)

This is why you shouldn't include parts of scientific names in the common name. "Mabuya" is the name of a genus of skinks to which Madagascar's Trachylepis skinks formerly belonged. Cool looking skink though.

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    Christine Young
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    So cool! Posted 2 years ago
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    nightjar6
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    Love the spots on its head Posted 2 years ago
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      John Sullivan
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      Yes, those spots are very distinctive and beautiful Posted 2 years ago

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The Gold-spotted Mabuya

"Trachylepis aureopunctata", the gold-spotted mabuya, is a species of skink. It is endemic to Madagascar.

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Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
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Uploaded Jul 25, 2023. Captured May 15, 2023 03:21 in VJGF+VX Ifaty, Madagascar.
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  • DC-G9
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 224mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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