Eutropis cumingi
Species of lizard
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Eutropis cumingi, also known commonly as Cuming's eared skink, Cuming's mabouya, and Cuming's mabuya, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Eutropis |
| Species: | E. cumingi |
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| Eutropis cumingi (W.C. Brown & Alcala, 1980) | |
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Etymology
The specific name, cumingi, is in honor of English naturalist, Hugh Cuming, who collected the holotype.[2][3]
Geographic range
E. cumingi is found in the northern parts of the Philippines (Luzon, Calayan, Camiguin, and Lubang)[1] as well as in Orchid Island southeast of Taiwan.[1][4]
Habitat
Diet
E. cumingi preys upon cockroaches and other insects.[1]
