Tropidophorus noggei, also known commonly as Nogge's water skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to Vietnam.

Etymology The specific name, noggei, is in honor of German zoologist Gunther Nogge (1942–2025), who was Director of the Cologne Zoological Garden (1981–2007).

Geographic distribution Tropidophorus noggei is found in central Vietnam, in Quang Tri province.

Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Tropidophorus noggei is karst rock outcrops in forest.

Behavior Tropidophorus noggei is terrestrial.

Diet Tropidophorus noggei preys on centipedes and insects.

Reproduction Tropidophorus noggei is ovoviviparous.

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Further reading

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