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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: Papua New Guinea (Central highlandsof from 4400-7000 ft elevation).
Type locality: Kundiawa (5200 ft), Chimbu District, Papua New Guinea.
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Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus

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Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is a species of skink. It is found in Papua New Guinea.[2]

Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is often found in or under decaying foliage and logs. It is the only skink species that the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea do not consume, although the Kalam frequently consume other skink species.[3]

Names

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

References

  1. ^ Tallowin, O.; Allison, A.; Shea, G. (2015). "Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2015: e.T42485301A42485304. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2015-4.RLTS.T42485301A42485304.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus 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.
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Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus: Brief Summary

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Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is a species of skink. It is found in Papua New Guinea.

Sphenomorphus leptofasciatus is often found in or under decaying foliage and logs. It is the only skink species that the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea do not consume, although the Kalam frequently consume other skink species.

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