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The Sphenomorphus
skink shown here is probably an undescribed species, though it is
reported to show some similarity to Sphenomorphus annectans.
It was observed active amongst fallen rocks in an
area of limestone karst, at an elevation of 750 metres in Southern Highlands
Province (SHP).
Measuring approximately 6cm from snout to vent, it possesses a long tail of
around twice body length. Its body colour is medium to dark brown, patterned
with lighter blotches. The eye is large, and the eyelids are yellow-gold.
A photos of a comparable Sphenomorphus skink was also been posted on
a blog by Mark O'Shea; this was found at a higher elevation in the Moran area of
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