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Insulasaurus arborens

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Insulasaurus arborens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Insulasaurus
Species:
I. arborens
Binomial name
Insulasaurus arborens
(Taylor, 1917)
Synonyms[2]

Sphenomorphus arborens Taylor, 1917

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]

Distribution

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ a b c Diesmos, A.C.; Gaulke, M.; Ward, M.; Maglangit, E.P. (2022). "Insulasaurus arborens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022: e.T169753A185615242. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Insulasaurus arborens at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 April 2019.