Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is a species of skink. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2]
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 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
editIt is known as ñgñolom in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ^ a b Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.