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
- Sphenomorphus jobiensis 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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