European copper skink
A species of Snake-eyed skinks, Also known as Juniper skink Scientific name : Ablepharus kitaibelii Genus : Snake-eyed skinks
European copper skink, A species of Snake-eyed skinks
Also known as:
Juniper skink
Scientific name: Ablepharus kitaibelii
Genus: Snake-eyed skinks
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Description General Info
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Description
Ablepharus kitaibelii, commonly known as the European copper skink, juniper skink or European snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard from the skink family (Scincidae).
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
The dietary habits of european copper skink consist mostly of soft-bodied invertebrates. Specifically, this species feeds on various insects, spiders, and occasionally smaller animals in its habitat.
Appearance
European copper skink is a small and slim-bodied skink lizard, covered with smooth, glossy scales. This animal displays an olive-green to brownish body color, highlighted by a prominent dark dorsal stripe running down its length. Their belly is typically yellowish. With a short, tapered tail and slightly flattened head, its appearance remains largely consistent across ages, genders, and subspecies.
Behavior
European copper skink is a diurnal and solitary reptile, mainly seen basking during morning hours. Predominantly insectivorous, this species exhibits sit-and-wait foraging behavior. Males display territorial aggression through body flattening and quick head movements. European copper skink shows ovoviviparity, with females giving birth to live young, a unique adaptation in its xeric habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Snake-eyed skinks Species
European copper skink 
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