Sphenomorphus fasciatus

Banded sphenomorphus[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Sphenomorphus
Species:
S. fasciatus
Binomial name
Sphenomorphus fasciatus
(Gray, 1845)
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

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

  1. ^ "Some Endemic Species in Mt. Malindang Range" (PDF).
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b Sphenomorphus fasciatus at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 16 January 2017.


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