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Sphenomorphus jobiensis

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Sphenomorphus jobiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Sphenomorphus
Species:
S. jobiensis
Binomial name
Sphenomorphus jobiensis
Meyer, 1874

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).[2]

Names

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It is known as komñ in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[3]

Habitat and behavior

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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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Tallowin, O.; Allison, A.; Shea, G. (2015). "Sphenomorphus jobiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T196637A2469293. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T196637A2469293.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Sphenomorphus jobiensis at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 September 2019.
  3. ^ a b Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.