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Deccan Gracile Skink
Riopa deccanensis
Riopa deccanensis is a species of skink found in India. It was discovered from the forest of Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.
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Description
It has16 longitudinal stripes running down the back. Its lower eyelid has a semitransparent disk. The feet has five toes and five fingers and scales covering its ear opening.
== References ==
Range & habitat
At the time of describing this species in 2025, this skink has been recorded from the Amrababad Tiger Reserve in Telangana and Seshachalam Biosphere in Andhra Pradesh.
Wikipedia: “Distribution”
In human culture
This species is named after the Deccan Plateau where the 2 sites from which it was discovered lies.
Wikipedia: “Etymology”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 1649649.