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Leyte Sphenomorphus

Pinoyscincus llanosi

Classification

Family
Scincidae

Pinoyscincus llanosi, also known commonly as the Leyte sphenomorphus, is a species of skink, a lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines. Etymology The specific name, llanosi, is in honor of Dominican priest Father Florencio Llanos, who was Director of the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.

Distribution

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