Sphenomorphus variegatus

(Sphenomorphus variegatus)

Description

Sphenomorphus variegatus is a species of skink. It is found throughout most of the Philippines, and in some parts of Malaysia (Borneo) and Indonesia (Sulawesi).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Squamata

Family:Scincidae

Genus:Sphenomorphus

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