Insulasaurus arborens
Insulasaurus arborens, also known as the Negros sphenomorphus, is a species of lizard of the family of Scincidae. It is endemic to the Philippines.[1][2]
| Insulasaurus arborens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Insulasaurus |
| Species: | I. arborens |
| Binomial name | |
| Insulasaurus arborens (Taylor, 1917) | |
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| Synonyms[2] | |
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Sphenomorphus arborens Taylor, 1917 | |
Distribution
It is found on the islands of Negros, Panay, Pan de Azúcar and Masbate[2] at elevations below 1,600 m (5,200 ft).[1]
Original publication
- Taylor, 1917 : Snakes and lizards known from Negros, with descriptions of new species and subspecies. Philippine Journal of Science, vol. 12, p. 353-381 (texte intégral).
References
- Diesmos, A. 2009. Sphenomorphus arborens. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009: e.T169753A6669478. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169753A6669478.en. Downloaded on 11 June 2020.
- Insulasaurus arborens at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 April 2019.
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