Otosaurus
Species of lizard
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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.
Etymology
The specific name, cumingii, is in honor of English naturalist Hugh Cuming.[3]
Habitat
O. cumingii is found up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level in the forests throughout most of the Philippines.[1]
Description
The Luzon giant forest skink reaches a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 inches).[4]