Parvoscincus tagapayo


Parvoscincus tagapayo, the Aurora mountain skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Etymology

The specific name, tagapayo, is a Tagalog word meaning "wise entrusted friend, advisor, or mentor", referring to American herpetologist Walter Creighton Brown, in whose honor this species is named.

Geographic range

P. tagapayo is found on the island of Luzon, Philippines.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. tagapayo is forest, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. tagapayo is unknown.