Herps in the News: New Lizard Species Found in Cambodia

During a rapid assessment program expedition in Northeast Cambodia, led by Fauna & Flora International and Conservation International, a new species of skink. Named Lygosoma veunsaiensis after the Veun Sai-Siem Pang Conservation area that it was found in, this new species can be recognized by its very short limbs, iridescent coloration, and extremely long tail. This is the third new species to be found in this conservation area in two years. These skinks can be difficult to find because they spend most of their time underground. Further reading can be found on the link below and also a shortcut to the scientific article published about the discovery of this new skink.

http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-news/2012/04/13/new-lizard-discovered-in-cambodia.aspx