Skink

Japanese: skink
Skink

…A general term for reptiles with well-developed limbs that belong to the family Scincidae (squamata), suborder Lacertilia. In a broader sense, it refers to reptiles that belong to the suborder Lacertilia, and includes the families mentioned above, such as iguanas, geckos, chameleons, lizards, and agamas.

*Some terminology explanations that mention "skink" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…有鱗目トカゲ亜目スキンク(トカゲ)科Scincidaeに属する四肢の発達した爬虫類の総称で,とくに英名でskinkと呼ばれる。広義にはトカゲ亜目Lacertiliaに属する爬虫類を指し,英名でlizardと呼ばれ,上記のほかイグアナ,ヤモリ,カメレオン,カナヘビ,アガマなどの各科も含まれる。…

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