Higher classification Eumeces | Phylum Chordata Family Scincidae Scientific name Plestiodon kishinouyei Rank Species | |
Similar Plestiodon stimpsonii, Reptile, Skink, Plestiodon barbouri, Japalura polygonata | ||
Kishinoue's giant skink (Plestiodon kishinouyei) is a species of skink in the Scincidae family found only in Japan.
The species name is a tribute to Japanese fisheries biologist Kamakichi Kishinouye (岸上 鎌吉, 1867-1929).
References
Kishinoue's giant skink Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA