Insulasaurus arborens

Insulasaurus arborens
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Scinciformata
Infraorder:	Scincomorpha
Family:	Sphenomorphidae
Genus:	Insulasaurus
Species:	I. arborens
Binomial name
Insulasaurus arborens (Taylor, 1917)
Synonyms [2]
Sphenomorphus arborensTaylor, 1917

Insulasaurus arborens, also known as the Negros sphenomorphus, is a species of lizard of the family of Scincidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. ^{[1] [2]}

Distribution

It is found on the islands of Negros, Panay, Pan de Azúcar and Masbate ^[2] at elevations below 1,600 m (5,200 ft). ^[1]

Original publication

• Taylor, 1917 : Snakes and lizards known from Negros, with descriptions of new species and subspecies. Philippine Journal of Science, vol. 12, p. 353-381 (texte intégral).

References

1. Diesmos, A.C.; Gaulke, M.; Ward, M.; Maglangit, E.P. (2022). "Insulasaurus arborens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2022 e.T169753A185615242. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
2. Insulasaurus arborens at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 1 April 2019.