Lygisaurus zuma, also known commonly as the sun-loving litter-skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to the Australian state of Queensland.
Etymology The specific name, zuma, refers to Montezuma II, who was the last Aztec emperor and was also a sun worshipper.
Description Lygisaurus zuma has a large transparent disc in its moveable lower eyelid. The prominent ear-opening is round to almost horizontal, and edged with low flat lobules. There are seven upper labials. Adults have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about . 688 pp.
Geographic distribution Lygisaurus zuma is found in northeastern Queensland, in the vicinity of Mackay and in the vicinity of Townsville.<ref name="iucn status 18 November 2021"/
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Lygisaurus zuma is forest.
Behavior Lygisaurus zuma is terrestrial.
Reproduction Lygisaurus zuma is oviparous. During the breeding season, a sexually mature male will develop a red throat and a red tail.
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Further reading xxx + 1,033 pp. (Lygisaurus zuma, new species).