Tropidophorus partelloi, also known commonly as Partello's waterside skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
Etymology The specific name, partelloi, is in honor of United States Army officer Joseph McDowell Trimble Partello (1851–1934), who served in the Philippines.
Geographic distribution In the Philippines, Tropidophorus partelloi is found on the island of Mindanao.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Tropidophorus partelloi is forest, at elevations of .
Behavior Tropidophorus partelloi is terrestrial, sheltering ynder logs and rocks.
Reproduction Tropidophorus partelloi is ovoviviparous.
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Further reading
(Norbea partelloi, new combination, p. 28) (Tropidophorus partelloi, new species). Publication No. 17. 269 pp. + Plates 1–22. (Tropidophorus partelloi, pp. 238–240).