Otosaurus, Cuming's sphenomorphus, Luzon giant forest skink
Otosaurus cumingii, commonly called Cuming's sphenomorphus or the Luzon giant forest skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
The specific name, cumingii, is in honor of English naturalist Hugh Cuming.
The Luzon giant forest skink reaches a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 inches).
O. cumingii is found up to 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level in the forests throughout most of the Philippines.
O. cumingii tends to hide under leaves and logs.
