| Lobulia elegans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification   | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia | 
| Phylum: | Chordata | 
| Class: | Reptilia | 
| Order: | Squamata | 
| Suborder: | Scinciformata | 
| Infraorder: | Scincomorpha | 
| Family: | Eugongylidae | 
| 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]