Sphenomorphus forbesi

Sphenomorphus forbesi, also known commonly as Forbes' forest skink and the slender litter skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Papua New Guinea.

Etymology

The specific name, forbesi, is in honor of Henry [Ogg Forbes], who was a Scottish explorer and naturalist.

Geographic range

S. forbesi is found on the Sogeri Plateau in the Owen [Stanley Range] in Central [Province (Papua New Guinea)|Central Province], Papua New Guinea.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. forbesi is forest, at altitudes of, but it has also been found in oil palm plantations.

Reproduction

S. forbesi is oviparous.