Parvoscincus tagapayo

The Aurora mountain skink (Parvoscincus tagapayo) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.

Etymology
The specific name, tagapayo, is a Tagalog word meaning "wise entrusted friend, advisor, or mentor", referring to American herpetologist Walter Creighton Brown, in whose honor this species is named.

Geographic range
P. tagapayo is found on the island of Luzon, Philippines.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. tagapayo is forest, at altitudes of 400 –.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of P. tagapayo is unknown.