Lipinia microcerca, also known as the banded lipinia, Sipora striped skink, or common striped skink, is a species of skink. It is found in southern Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern Laos; its range might extend into Thailand and eastern Myanmar. Until a recent (2019) revision, it was considered a subspecies of Lipinia vittigera.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lipinia microcerca being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lipinia vittigera
- Morethia ruficauda
- Lipinia pulchella
- Sphenomorphus dussumieri
- Cryptoblepharus balinensis
- Sphenomorphus sanctus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Lipinia
- Species
- Lipinia microcerca
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