Previous taxonomic assessments of species in this genus recognized six groups of species that shared similar morphologies (see Brown and Alcala, 1980). Subsequent analyses of morphology and phylogenetic studies have not supported the monophyly of these species groups, and large taxonomic revisions are needed in this diverse group of ground skinks to sort out the true species diversity and appropriate generic assignments of its members. This species has traditionally been considered a member of Group 5 species in the genus Sphenomorphus. Group 5 represents the jagori complex of species as well as their morphologically similar allies. Members of this group likely represent multiple complexes of morphologically simliar, but disparate species, and large scale taxonomic revisions are likely needed.
In recent study of Philippine forest skinks, Linkem et al. (2011) used molecular data to test the monophyly of previously hypothesized species groups within the genus Sphenomorphus. Results of the study indicated widespread taxonomic instability, and as a result, broad taxonomic changes were made to the genus, resurrecting available names as well as describing new genera. Sphenomorphus llanosi is now recognized to be a member of the genus Pinoyscincus.
Pinoyscincus llanosi can be distinguished from congeners by the following combination of characters (1) medium to large body size (SVL 71.0–90.0 mm); (2) paravertebral scales 67–70; (3) midbody scales 38–42; (4) number of supraoculars contacting frontal 2 or 3; (5) Toe IV lamellae 20–24; (6) prefrontal scales in contact or separated; (7) frontoparietal scales not fused; (8) venter ivory.
Pinoyscincus llanosi is known only from Samar and Leyte islands in the Philippines.
Mindanao Pleistocene Aggregate Island Complex (PAIC; Brown and Diesmos, 2002).
SVL 71.0–90.0 mm
Philippines; type presumed to be in the University of Santo Tomas Museum, Manila. However, the collection has not been maintained and the current state of all specimens once housed in the collection is poor. Attempts to locate other important types in the collection over the last ten years have not been successful (Siler, 2010; Siler et al., in press).
The Leyte sphenomorphus (Pinoyscincus llanosi) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.[2]
The specific name, llanosi, is in honor of Dominican priest Father Florencio Llanos, who was Director of the University of Santo Tomas, Philippines.[3]
P. llanosi is found in the central Philippines, on the islands Leyte and Samar.[2]
The preferred natural habitats of P. llanosi are freshwater wetlands and forest, at altitudes of 50–400 m (160–1,310 ft).[1]
Adults of P. llanosi have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 8 cm (3.1 in).[2]
The mode of reproduction of P. llanosi is unknown.[2]
The Leyte sphenomorphus (Pinoyscincus llanosi) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
Pinoyscincus llanosi Pinoyscincus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Scincidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Pinoyscincus llanosi Pinoyscincus generoko animalia da. Narrastien barruko Scincidae familian sailkatuta dago.
Pinoyscincus llanosi est une espèce de sauriens de la famille des Scincidae[1].
Cette espèce est endémique des Philippines. Elle se rencontre sur les îles de Leyte et de Samar[1].
Cette espèce est nommée en l'honneur de Florencio Llanos[2].
Pinoyscincus llanosi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Taylor mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1919.[1]
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Pinoyscincus llanosi là một loài thằn lằn trong họ Scincidae. Loài này được Taylor mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1919.
