Lobulia elegans
The elegant lobulia (Lobulia elegans) is a species of skink found in New Guinea.[3]
| Lobulia elegans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Lobulia |
| Species: | L. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Lobulia elegans | |
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]
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References
- Tallowin, O., Shea, G. & Allison, A. 2015. Lobulia elegans. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015: e.T42484997A42485006. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42484997A42485006.en. Downloaded on 13 March 2020.
- 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.
- Lobulia elegans at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.
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