| Otosaurus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Otosaurus Gray, 1845 |
| Species: | O. cumingii |
| Binomial name | |
| Otosaurus cumingii Gray, 1845 | |
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| Sphenomorphus cumingii distribution | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
Otosaurus cumingii, commonly called Cuming's sphenomorphus or the Luzon giant forest skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
The specific name, cumingii, is in honor of English naturalist Hugh Cuming. [3]
O. cumingii is found up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level in the forests throughout most of the Philippines. [1]
The Luzon giant forest skink reaches a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 inches). [4]
O. cumingii tends to hide under leaves and logs. [1] [4] [5]
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