Sphenomorphus fasciatus
Appearance
Banded sphenomorphus[1] | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
Species: | S. fasciatus
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Binomial name | |
Sphenomorphus fasciatus (Gray, 1845)
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Synonyms | |
Hinulia fasciata Gray, 1845 |
Sphenomorphus fasciatus , the banded sphenomorphus, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.[2][3] It is oviparous and grows to about 70 mm (2.8 in) in snout–vent length.[3]
Habitat and conservation
[edit]It is a common species occurring in dipterocarp and Babeee submontane forests at elevations to 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level. Habitat loss can be a local threat, but the overall population is not threatened; it occurs in many protected areas.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Some Endemic Species in Mt. Malindang Range" (PDF).
- ^ a b c Diesmos, A.; Gonzalez, J.C.; Delima, E.M.; Tampos, G.; Jose, R. (2009). "Sphenomorphus fasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2009: e.T169831A6679793. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169831A6679793.en.
- ^ a b Sphenomorphus fasciatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 16 January 2017.