Native Animals
Sphenomorphus cameronicus
Cameron Highlands Forest Skink
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Endangered
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2018
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Specific Epithetcameronicus Smith, 1924
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Common Name
- Cameron Highlands Forest Skink (English)
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ResidentialNative
The taxonomic status is pending for approval
Description
The Cameron Highlands Forest Skink or scientifically known as Sphenomorphus cameronicus is a type of rare forest skink that is most active during the daytime. As it common name already mention, it is found in Cameron Highlands and it is endemic. It is measured around 70 mm SVL with an elongated body. The black spots are observed on the dark brown back part while the lower flanks are white-spotted. It inhabits hill dipterocarp or montane forest (Das, 2010, Grismer, 2011).
Habits
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Diurnal — Most active during the daytime.
Possibly terrestrial
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Habitats
| No | Description | Suitability | Seasonality |
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Forest → Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane Forest
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Suitable | Unknown |
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3
Assessment
| Year Published | Assessment | Red List Category | Version |
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| 2018 | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
Endangered (EN)
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3.1 |
Biodiversity Experts
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Amirrudin Bin Ahmad (Dr.)
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
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Amphibians, Dragonflies and Damselflies, Fishes, Reptiles,
Biodiversity, Data Analysis, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), Living Modified Organism (LMO), Marine & Coastal, Protected Areas & Invasive Alien Species
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Chen Pelf Nyok (Dr.)
Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS)
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Turtle, Tortoise, and Terrapin (Ecology), Reptiles (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Conservation, Education & Environment
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Kaviarasu Munian (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology), Fishes (Ecology),
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Lim Boo Liat (Dr.)
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Reptiles (Ecology), Rodents (Ecology), Amphibians (Ecology),
Biodiversity, Ecosystems & Invasive Alien Species
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Mohammad Shahfiz Azman (Mr.)
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
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Amphibians, Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles,
Awareness, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecosystems, Environment, Forest, Landscape, Law and Policy, Management, Protected Areas, Science, Systematics, Invasive Alien Species, Like-Minded Megadiverse Countries (LMMC), National Policy on Biological Diversity, Policy, Research and Development (R&D) & Zoonotic
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Mohd Abdul Muin Bin Md Akil (Mr.)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
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Amphibians, Birds, Reptiles, Snakes,
Biodiversity, Conservation, Evolution, Genetics, Molecular, Protected Areas, Climate Change & Invasive Alien Species
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Mohd Zulfadli Bin Mohd Arshad (Mr.)
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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Rodents (Taxonomy), Reptiles,
Molecular, Biodiversity & Science
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Norhayati Binti Ahmad (Prof. Dr.)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
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Frogs and Toads, Snakes, Amphibians, Reptiles,
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Teo Eng Wah (Dr.)
University of Malaya (UM)
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Reptiles, Amphibians,
Invasive Alien Species
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PM - Peninsular Malaysia; SBH - Sabah; SWK - Sarawak; SEA - Southeast Asia; W - World;
References
Article
- Chan, K.O., Mohd Abdul Muin, M.A., Shahrul Anuar, M.S., Andam, J., Razak, N. & Aziz, M.A. (2019). First checklist on the amphibians and reptiles of Mount Korbu, the second highest peak in Peninsular Malaysia. Checklist 15 (6), 1055-1069. https://doi.org/10.15560/15.6.1055 — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
- Denzer, W. & Mantley, U. (1991). A Nominal Checklist of the Lizards inhabiting Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 39 (2), 309-322. https://lkcnhm.nus.edu.sg/app/uploads/2017/06/39rbz309-322.pdf
- Lee Grismer, L., Wood Jr., P.L., Quah, E.S.H., Shahrul Anuar, M.S., Mohd Abdul Muin, M.A., Sumontha, M., Norhayati, A., Bauer, A.M., Wangkulangkul, S., Pauwels, O.S.G & Grismer, J.L. (2012). A Phylogeny and Taxonomy of The Thai-Malay Peninsula Bent-Toed Geckos of The Cyrtodactylus pulchellus Complex (Squamata: Gekkonidae): Combined Morphological and Molecular Analyses with Descriptions of Seven New Species. Zootaxa 3520, 1-55
Book
- Das, I. (2010). A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia. New Holland Publishers (UK), England. pp. 369.
- Lee Grismer, L. (2011). Lizards of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and their adjacent archipelagos. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt. pp. 728.
Chapter in book
- Das, I. & Norsham, S.Y. (2007). Status of Knowledge of The Malaysia Herpetofauna. In Chua, L.S.L., Kirton, L.G. & Saw, L.G. (Eds.), Status of Biological Diversity in Malaysia and Threat Assessment of Plant Species in Malaysia: Proceedings of the Seminar and Workshop, 28-30 June 2005. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). pp. 31-81.
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Acknowledgements :- Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid, Ms. Ajla Rafidah Baharom, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Ms. Noor Amira Aini Binti Noor Anwar, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Mrs. Nur Hazwanie Binti Abd Halim & Mr. Tan Kok Kiat
Species Citation :- Sphenomorphus cameronicus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/21585. [Retrieved 10 June 2023].
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