Sphenomorphus taiwanensis is a species of skink. It is endemic to Taiwan and is common in areas above 1,800 m (5,900 ft) asl.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Taiwan Alpine Skink 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
- Scincella vandenburghi
- Scincella modesta
- Scincella silvicola
- Ablepharus himalayanus
- Scincella gemmingeri
- Oligosoma zelandicum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Sphenomorphus
- Species
- Sphenomorphus taiwanensis
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