Sphenomorphus cumingi
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Sauria |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
| Species: | S. cumingi |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphenomorphus cumingi (Gray, 1845) | |
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| Sphenomorphus cumingi distribution | |
| Synonyms | |
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Otosaurus cumingi | |
Sphenomorphus cumingi or Luzon giant forest skink is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines. It is found up to 1,000 m above sea levels in the forests through most of the country. The skink reaches a total length of 35 cm and tends to hide under leaves and logs.[1][2][3]
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- 1 2 Brown, R. & Rico (2009). Sphenomorphus cumingi. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169822A6678580.en
- ↑ Sphenomorphus cumingi Cuming's Sphenomorphus. Encyclopedia of Life
- ↑ Third Quarter Topical Issue – Philippine Endemic Lizards. phlpost.gov.ph (July 20, 2011)
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