Eutropis cumingi | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Scinciformata |
Infraorder: | Scincomorpha |
Family: | Mabuyidae |
Genus: | Eutropis |
Species: | E. cumingi |
Binomial name | |
Eutropis cumingi (W.C. Brown & Alcala, 1980) | |
Synonyms [2] | |
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Eutropis cumingi, also known commonly as Cuming's eared skink, Cuming's mabouya, and Cuming's mabuya, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines. [2]
The specific name, cumingi, is in honor of English naturalist, Hugh Cuming, who collected the holotype. [2] [3]
E. cumingi is found in the northern parts of the Philippines (Luzon, Calayan, Camiguin, and Lubang) [1] as well as in Orchid Island southeast of Taiwan. [1] [4]
The preferred natural habitats of E. cumingi are forest and shrubland, at altitudes from sea level to 900 m (3,000 ft). [1]
E. cumingi preys upon cockroaches and other insects. [1]