Lobulia elegans | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Lobulia |
Species: | L. elegans |
Binomial name | |
Lobulia elegans | |
The elegant lobulia (Lobulia elegans) 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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