About Sphenomorphus sabanus Inger, 1958
Taxonomic Identity and Body Form
The Sabah slender skink (Sphenomorphus sabanus Inger, 1958) is a slender lizard with smooth scales.
Live Dorsal Coloration
Living individuals are dark grey, and do not have a black neck spot or a black lateral stripe.
Live Ventral and Flank Coloration
Their ventral surface is cream-colored, and mature males of the species have an orange tint on their flanks.
Preserved Specimen Coloration
When preserved in alcohol, the species' color changes to a range between brown and greyish brown.
Habitat Type
This is a terrestrial skink species.
