Lobulia elegans

Lobulia elegans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Lobulia
Species:
L. elegans
Binomial name
Lobulia elegans
(Boulenger, 1897)[2]

The elegant lobulia (Lobulia elegans) is a species of skink found in New Guinea.[3]

It has a distinct geometric checkerboard pattern on its back.[4]

Names

It is known as pymakol in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[4]

Habitat

Lobulia elegans is often found in Nothofagus beech trees at higher altitudes, as well as in gardens and clearings at lower altitudes.[4]

References

  1. ^ Tallowin, O.; Shea, G.; Allison, A. (2015). "Lobulia elegans". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T42484997A42485006. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42484997A42485006.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Boulenger, G.A. 1897. Descriptions of new lizards and frogs from Mount Victoria, Owen Stanley Range, New Guinea, collected by Mr A. S. Anthony. Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. (6) 19: 6-13.
  3. ^ Lobulia elegans at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.
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