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Ornithuroscincus
''Ornithuroscincus'' is a genus of skinks, lizards in the family Scincidae. All but one species are endemic to New Guinea: in addition to northern New Guinea, ''Ornithuroscincus noctua'' occurs on many Pacific islands. Taxonomy The genus ''Ornithuroscincus'' was erected in 2021 in the revision of the then-polyphyletic genus ''Lobulia''. Its closest relative in ''Alpinoscincus''. Description ''Ornithuroscincus'' are small to medium-sized skinks with adult snout–vent length of . The limbs are short. They are ovoviviparous with 1–3 offspring in each litter. Habitat They are terrestrial to semi-Arboreal locomotion, arboreal. Most species have restricted ranges in mountainous areas, but some species are widespread and occur in lowland areas. Species The following species are recognized as being valid: *''Ornithuroscincus albodorsalis'' *''Ornithuroscincus bengaun'' *''Ornithuroscincus inornatus'' *''Ornithuroscincus noctua The moth skink (''Ornithuroscincus noctua'') is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus
''Ornithuroscincus'' is a genus of skinks, lizards in the family Scincidae. All but one species are endemic to New Guinea: in addition to northern New Guinea, ''Ornithuroscincus noctua'' occurs on many Pacific islands. Taxonomy The genus ''Ornithuroscincus'' was erected in 2021 in the revision of the then-polyphyletic genus ''Lobulia''. Its closest relative in ''Alpinoscincus''. Description ''Ornithuroscincus'' are small to medium-sized skinks with adult snout–vent length of . The limbs are short. They are ovoviviparous with 1–3 offspring in each litter. Habitat They are terrestrial to semi-Arboreal locomotion, arboreal. Most species have restricted ranges in mountainous areas, but some species are widespread and occur in lowland areas. Species The following species are recognized as being valid: *''Ornithuroscincus albodorsalis'' *''Ornithuroscincus bengaun'' *''Ornithuroscincus inornatus'' *''Ornithuroscincus noctua The moth skink (''Ornithuroscincus noctua'') is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Noctua
The moth skink (''Ornithuroscincus noctua'') is a species of skink. It is found in Pacific regions including Sulawesi, Northern Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tuamotu, Marquesas Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Hawaii, Indonesia, Fiji, Western Samoa, Admiralty Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Tonga, Toga, Tegua, Cook Islands and Guam Guam (; ch, Guåhan ) is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States (reckoned from the geographic cent .... Reptile Database References Ornithurosc ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Sabini
''Ornithuroscincus sabini'' is a species of skink. It is endemic to Milne Bay Province, eastern Papua New Guinea. It is terrestrial to semi- arboreal and has been recorded at elevations of above sea level. ''Ornithuroscincus sabini'' measure in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin of vent" It is the most c .... The limbs are short. References Ornithuroscincus Skinks of New Guinea Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Endemic fauna of New Guinea Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Reptiles described in 2020 Taxa named by Edward Frederick Kraus {{skink-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Albodorsalis
''Ornithuroscincus albodorsalis'' is a species of skink Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Ski ... found in Papua New Guinea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3242162 Ornithuroscincus Reptiles described in 1932 Taxa named by Theodor Vogt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Viridis
''Ornithuroscincus viridis'' is a species of skink. It is endemic to the Owen Stanley Range in the Central Province, southeastern Papua New Guinea. Common name green smooth-eared skink has been coined for it. The type series was collected from underneath logs at the edge of a partially swampy grassland, bordered by upper montane forest, at above sea level. Adults measure in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin of vent" It is the most c .... They have short limbs. References Ornithuroscincus Skinks of New Guinea Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Reptiles described in 2021 Taxa named by Allen Allison Taxa named by Salvador Carranza Taxa named by Edward Frederick Kraus {{skink-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Shearmani
''Ornithuroscincus shearmani'' is a species of skink Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Ski ... found in Papua New Guinea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q110128156 Ornithuroscincus Reptiles described in 2021 Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Skinks of New Guinea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Pterophilus
''Ornithuroscincus pterophilus'' is a species of skink Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Ski ... found in Papua New Guinea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q110128155 Ornithuroscincus Reptiles described in 2021 Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Skinks of New Guinea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Nototaenia
''Ornithuroscincus nototaenia'' is a species of skink Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Ski ... found in Papua New Guinea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3242175 Ornithuroscincus Reptiles described in 1914 Taxa named by George Albert Boulenger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Inornatus
''Ornithuroscincus inornatus'' is a species of skink Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Ski ... found in Papua New Guinea. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q110128153 Ornithuroscincus Reptiles described in 2021 Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Skinks of New Guinea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ornithuroscincus Bengaun
''Ornithuroscincus bengaun'' is a species of skink endemic to Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. It is only known from its type locality in the Owen Stanley Range. The holotype, an adult male, measures in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin of vent" It is the most c .... No other specimens are known. References Ornithuroscincus Skinks of New Guinea Reptiles of Papua New Guinea Endemic fauna of New Guinea Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Taxa named by Allen Allison Taxa named by Salvador Carranza Taxa named by Edward Frederick Kraus Reptiles described in 2021 {{skink-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skink
Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha. With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards. Skinks are characterized by their smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards and are found in different habitats except arctic and subarctic regions. Description Skinks look like lizards of the family Lacertidae (sometimes called ''true lizards''), but most species of skinks have no pronounced neck and relatively small legs. Several genera (e.g., ''Typhlosaurus'') have no limbs at all. This is not true for all skinks, however, as some species such as the red-eyed crocodile skink have a head that is very distinguished from the body. These lizards also have legs that are relatively small proportional to their body size. Skinks' skulls are covered by substantial bony scales, usually matching up in shape and size, while overlapping. Other gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxa Named By Allen Allison
In biology, a taxon (back-formation from ''taxonomy''; plural taxa) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion. If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. Initial attempts at classifying and ordering organisms (plants and animals) were set forth in Carl Linnaeus's system in ''Systema Naturae'', 10th edition (1758), as well as an unpublished work by Bernard and Antoine Laurent de Jussieu. The idea of a unit-based system of biological classification was first made widely available in 1805 in the intr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
