Otosaurus

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.

Etymology
The specific name, cumingii, is in honor of English naturalist Hugh Cuming.

Habitat
O. cumingii is found up to 1,000 m above sea level in the forests throughout most of the Philippines.

Description
The Luzon giant forest skink reaches a total length (including tail) of 35 cm (14 inches).

Behavior
O. cumingii tends to hide under leaves and logs.