Sphenomorphus transversus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
Species: | S. transversus |
Binomial name | |
Sphenomorphus transversus | |
Sphenomorphus transversus is a species of skink found in the Solomon Islands. [2]
The genus Sphenomorphus – vernacularly known as the common skinks – currently serves as a "wastebin taxon" for numerous skinks. While most or all species presently placed here are probably rather close relatives, the genus as presently delimited is likely to be not monophyletic and is in need of review. Some species in this genus have been moved to Pinoyscincus.
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