Pinoyscincus llanosi explained

Pinoyscincus llanosi, also known commonly as the Leyte sphenomorphus, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Etymology

The specific name, llanosi, is in honor of Dominican priest Father Florencio Llanos, who was Director of the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.[1]

Geographic range

P. llanosi is found in the central Philippines, on the islands Leyte and Samar.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of P. llanosi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 50–.

Description

Adults of P. llanosi have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 8cm (03inches).

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. llanosi is unknown.

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. [species:Bo Beolens|Beolens, Bo]