Sphenomorphus jobiensis

Sphenomorphus jobiensis is a species of skink. It is found in New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, and eastern Indonesia (Misool, Salawati, Aru Islands, and Yapen).[1]

Sphenomorphus jobiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Sphenomorphus
Species:
S. jobiensis
Binomial name
Sphenomorphus jobiensis
Meyer, 1874

Names

It is known as komñ in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[2]

Habitat and behavior

Sphenomorphus jobiensis is a terrestrial skink found in forest habitats. It is a relatively large skink that is fast-moving and difficult to catch, and often bites when handled.[2]

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References

  1. Sphenomorphus jobiensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  2. Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.


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