Phasmasaurus tillieri, commonly known as Tillier's maquis skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.[2]
The specific name, tillieri, is in honor of French zoologist Simon Tillier.[3]
P. tillieri is found in southern New Caledonia.[2]
The preferred natural habitats of P. tillieri are grassland and shrubland, at altitudes up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[1]
P. tillieri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 6.4 cm (2.5 in). The tail is extremely long, up to three times SVL. The limbs and digits are well-developed.[2]
The mode of reproduction of P. tillieri is not known.[2]
Phasmasaurus tillieri, commonly known as Tillier's maquis skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.
