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Previous taxonomic assessments of species in this genus recognized six groups of species that shared similar morphologies (see Brown and Alcala, 1980). Subsequent analyses of morphology and phylogenetic studies have not supported the monophyly of these species groups, and large taxonomic revisions are needed in this diverse group of ground skinks to sort out the true species diversity and appropriate generic assignments of its members. This species has traditionally been considered a member of Group 4 species in the genus Sphenomorphus. Group 4 represents the variegatus group of Greer and Parker (1967), and species in the group were diagnosed on the basis of: 1) well developed limbs which overlap when adpressed; 2) frontal usually in contact with three or more supraoculars; 3) usually five or more supraoculars; 4) supranasal scale or double anterior loreal in many species; 5) high number of scales around the body (32 to 40 or more) (Greer and Parker, 1967; Brown and Alcala, 1980). Brown and Alcala (1980) considered several species in the Philippines to be members of this group on the basis of a number of morphological characters, including a relatively broad, bluntly rounded snout (Browna nd Alcala, 1980).

In recent study of Philippine forest skinks, Linkem et al. (2011) used molecular data to test the monophyly of previously hypothesized species groups within the genus Sphenomorphus. Results of the study indicated widespread taxonomic instability, and as a result, broad taxonomic changes were made to the genus, resurrecting available names as well as describing new genera. Sphenomorphus cumingi is now recognized to be a member of the genus Otosaurus.

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Diagnostic Description

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Otosaurus cumingi can be distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters (1) large body size (SVL 115.0–156.5 mm); (2) paravertebral scales 75–90; (3) midbody scales 48–54; (4) number of supraoculars contacting frontal 4; (5) Toe IV lamellae 22–27; (6) prefrontal scales separated; (7) frontoparietal scales not fused; (8) venter cream.

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Distribution

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This species is known from Mindanao, Bohol, Dinagat, Leyte, Luzon, Mindoro, Calotcot, Sibuyan and Sicogon islands in the Philippines.

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Faunal Affinity

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Luzon, Mindoro, and Mindanao Pleistocene Aggregate Island Complexes (PAIC; Brown and Diesmos, 2002) and the Romblon Island Group.

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Size

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SVL 115.0–156.5 mm

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Type Locality

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Philippines; type in the British Musem of Natural History

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Distribution

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Continent: Asia
Distribution: Philippine Islands (Mindanao, Bohol, Dinagat, Luzon, Mindoro, Calotcot, Sibuyan, Sicogon, Panay)
Type locality: Philippines
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Otosaurus

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Otosaurus cumingii, commonly called Cuming's sphenomorphus or the Luzon giant forest skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Etymology

The specific name, cumingii, is in honor of English naturalist Hugh Cuming.[3]

Habitat

O. cumingii is found up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level in the forests throughout most of the Philippines.[1]

Description

The Luzon giant forest skink reaches a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 inches).[4]

Behavior

O. cumingii tends to hide under leaves and logs.[1][4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c Brown R, Rico E (2009). "Sphenomorphus cumingi ". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2009. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T169822A6678580.en
  2. ^ Species Otosaurus cumingii at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
  3. ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. (Sphenomorphus cumingi, p. 62).
  4. ^ a b Third Quarter Topical Issue – Philippine Endemic Lizards. phlpost.gov.ph (July 20, 2011)
  5. ^ Sphenomorphus cumingi Cuming's Sphenomorphus. Encyclopedia of Life
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Otosaurus: Brief Summary

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Otosaurus cumingii, commonly called Cuming's sphenomorphus or the Luzon giant forest skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

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Otosaurus cumingi ( Basque )

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Otosaurus cumingi bere generoko animalia bakarra da. Narrastien barruko Scincidae familian sailkatuta dago.

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Ikus, gainera

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Otosaurus cumingi bere generoko animalia bakarra da. Narrastien barruko Scincidae familian sailkatuta dago.

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Otosaurus cumingi ( French )

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Otosaurus cumingi, unique représentant du genre Otosaurus, est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Scincidae[1].

Répartition

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Répartition de l'espèce.

Cette espèce est endémique des Philippines. Elle se rencontre dans les îles de Mindanao, de Bohol, de Luçon, de Mindoro, de Calotcot, de Sibuyan, de Sicogon et de Panay ainsi que dans les îles Dinagat[1].

Étymologie

Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Hugh Cuming[2].

Publication originale

  • Gray, 1845 : Catalogue of the specimens of lizards in the collection of the British Museum, p. 1-289 (texte intégral).

Notes et références

  1. a et b Reptarium Reptile Database, consulté lors d'une mise à jour du lien externe
  2. Beolens, Watkins & Grayson, 2009 : The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Johns Hopkins University Press, p. 1-296
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Otosaurus cumingi: Brief Summary ( French )

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Otosaurus cumingi, unique représentant du genre Otosaurus, est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Scincidae.

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Otosaurus cumingi ( Vietnamese )

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Otosaurus cumingi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Gray mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1845.[1]

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  1. ^ Otosaurus cumingi. The Reptile Database. Truy cập ngày 31 tháng 5 năm 2013.


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Otosaurus cumingi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Gray mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1845.

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