Sphenomorphus neuhaussi
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| Sphenomorphus neuhaussi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Sphenomorphus |
| Species: | S. neuhaussi |
| Binomial name | |
| Sphenomorphus neuhaussi (T. Vogt, 1911) | |
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Sphenomorphus neuhaussi is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to New Guinea[1][2]
The specific name, neuhaussi, is in honor of German anthropologist Richard Neuhauss.[3]: 189
Geographic distribution
Sphenomorphus neuhaussi occurs in the provinces of Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, Madang, and Morobe of Papua New Guinea.[1]