Sphenomorphus neuhaussi

Sphenomorphus neuhaussi is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to New Guinea

Etymology

The specific name, neuhaussi, is in honor of German anthropologist .

Geographic distribution

Sphenomorphus neuhaussi occurs in the provinces of Chimbu, Eastern Highlands, Madang, and Morobe of Papua New Guinea.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Sphenomorphus neuhaussi is forest, at elevations from sea level to .

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of Sphenomorphus neuhaussi is unknown.

References

Further reading

• (Sphenomorphus neuhaussi, new combination, pp. 144–145). (in English, with an abstract in French).
• (Lygosoma neuhaussi, new species, pp. 422–423). (in German).