Biology:Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus
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Short description: Species of lizard
Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
Species: | S. leptofasciatus
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Binomial name | |
Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus Greer & Parker, 1974
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Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is a species of skink. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2]
Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is often found in or under decaying foliage and logs. It is the only skink species that the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea do not consume, although the Kalam frequently consume other skink species.[3]
Names
It is known as ñgñolom in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[3]
References
- ↑ Tallowin, O.; Allison, A.; Shea, G. (2015). "Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015: e.T42485301A42485304. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42485301A42485304.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/42485301/42485304. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ↑ Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.
Wikidata ☰ Q5088746 entry
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