Scincella formosensis, also known as Van Denburgh's ground skink, is a species of skink endemic to Taiwan.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Van Denburgh's Ground 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 modesta
- Scincella vandenburghi
- Scincella reevesii
- Scincella silvicola
- Scincella gemmingeri
- Scincella cherriei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Scincella
- Species
- Scincella formosensis
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