Sphenomorphus darlingtoni
| Sphenomorphus darlingtoni | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
| Species: | S. darlingtoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Sphenomorphus darlingtoni (Loveridge, 1945)
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Sphenomorphus darlingtoni is a species of skink. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2]
Names[]
It is known as mamng in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea. The name is also applied to Begonia spp.[3]
Behavior and habitat[]
The Kalam people of Papua New Guinea describe Sphenomorphus darlingtoni as a slow-moving lizard that does not escape when caught, and also does not bask in the sun. It prefers damp habitats and is often found in areas of Ischaemum polystachyum grass.[3]
References[]
- ^ Tallowin, O., Allison, A. & Shea, G. (2015). "Sphenomorphus darlingtoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T42485216A42485223. Retrieved 12 July 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ Sphenomorphus darlingtoni at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.
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- IUCN Red List least concern species
- Sphenomorphus
- Reptiles of New Guinea
- Endemic fauna of New Guinea
- Reptiles described in 1945
- Taxa named by Arthur Loveridge
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