Cryptoblepharus mertensi

Cryptoblepharus mertensi, also known commonly as Merten's snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Northern Territory in Australia.

Etymology
The specific name, mertensi, is in honor of German herpetologist Robert Mertens.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of  C. mertensi is forest.

Description
Small for its genus and short-legged for its genus, C. mertensi may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4 cm.

Behavior
C. mertensi is arboreal.

Reproduction
C. mertensi is oviparous.