Author: Vivek Bawankule1,2, Sudhir Bhandarkar2,3*
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Of all the living reptiles, lizards are without a doubt the most numerous. They have also drawn the interest of many herpetologists, who have devoted their studies to elucidating the realities of lizard existence. The majority of lizards are small, have a limited ability to move regionally, and become endemic to specific places. The genus Lygosoma, which has nine species in India, five of which are endemic, belongs to the family Scincidae, which is the biggest group of lizards. A significant diversity of reptiles can be found in Maharashtra, particularly in the Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, and Gadchiroli Districts. However, there is little scientific data available about the presence of the reptilian fauna, and there is no information available about the diversity of skinks. For the first time, authors in the current research investigate the Lined Supple Skink Lygosoma lineata (Gray, 1839) from the Umared (Nagpur) and Bhandara districts of Maharashtra. It was regarded as the new distribution report for the species according to an examination of the literature that was accessible. This species can be found throughout peninsular India and is listed as a 'Least Concern' species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
New Distribution, Rare, Lined Supple Skink, Lygosoma, Eastern Vidarbha, Maharashtra
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