| Lobulia elegans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Lobulia |
| Species: | L. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Lobulia elegans | |
Lobulia elegans, the elegant lobulia, is a species of skink found in New Guinea. [3]
It has a distinct geometric checkerboard pattern on its back. [4]
It is known as pymakol in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea. [4]
Lobulia elegans is often found in Nothofagus beech trees at higher altitudes, as well as in gardens and clearings at lower altitudes. [4]
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