Pinoyscincus llanosi


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.

Geographic range

P. llanosi is found in the central Philippines, on the islands Leyte and Samar.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of P. llanosi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of.

Description

Adults of P. llanosi have a snout-to-vent length of about.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. llanosi is unknown.