Major skink
A species of Bellatorias Scientific name : Bellatorias frerei Genus : Bellatorias
Major skink, A species of Bellatorias
Scientific name: Bellatorias frerei
Genus: Bellatorias
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Description
The major skink (Bellatorias frerei) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae.
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Major skink is primarily an herbivorous species, typically consuming a diet rich in leaves, flowers, and fruit. The species shows remarkable preference for the fruit and leaves of the fig tree, a dietary habit that is intrinsically associated with their natural habitat.
Appearance
Major skink is a medium size lizard with a robust and muscular body, bumpy skin and a large, thick tail. It sports a distinctive greenish-grey colour interspersed with dark spots. Adults possess a commanding crest of spiky scales running from the back of their necks to their tails. These features are more pronounced in males, who also boast more stocky bodies and blunter snouts than females.
Behavior
Major skink display a semi-arboreal lifestyle, adept at climbing and foraging in low vegetation. Their territorial behavior involves males exhibiting aggressive postures when challenged. Solitary outside mating season, they form temporary pair bonds during the mating period. Males engage in combat for access to females, demonstrating a unique sideway movement while fighting.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Bellatorias Species
Major skink 
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