About Copeoglossum nigropunctatum (Spix, 1825)
Naming and Taxonomy
Copeoglossum nigropunctatum, which was first described by Spix in 1825, has common names including the black-spotted skink, common coppery mabuya, and South American spotted skink. This is a species of skink native to South America.
Coloration and Markings
Its skin is shiny bronze or copper in color, and a dark longitudinal stripe runs along each of its flanks; these stripes are often bordered by cream-colored lines.
Distribution Range
This species has been recorded across much of northern South America and the Amazon River Basin, specifically in Venezuela, the Guyanas (Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
