Parvoscincus arvindiesmosi

Parvoscincus arvindiesmosi is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to the Philippines.^[2]

Parvoscincus arvindiesmosi
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Scinciformata
Infraorder:	Scincomorpha
Superfamily:	Lygosomoidea
Family:	Sphenomorphidae
Genus:	Parvoscincus
Species:	P. arvindiesmosi
Binomial name
Parvoscincus arvindiesmosi Linkem & R.M. Brown, 2013

Etymology

The specific name, arvindiesmosi, is in honor of Filipino herpetologist Arvin Cantor Diesmos.^[2]

Description

Adults of P. arvindiesmosi have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 3.6–4.3 cm (1.4–1.7 in). The snout is narrow. There are three preoculars. The dorsal scales are not striated. There are apical pits on the dorsal scales and on the scales of the legs.^[2]

Geographic range

P. arvindiesmosi is found on the island of Luzon, the Philippines.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. arvindiesmosi is forest.^[1]

Behavior

P. arvindiesmosi is terrestrial. It shelters under fallen logs and in leaf litter.^[1]

Reproduction

P. arvindiesmosi is oviparous.^[2]