Land mullet
A species of Bellatorias Scientific name : Bellatorias major Genus : Bellatorias
Land mullet, A species of Bellatorias
Scientific name: Bellatorias major
Genus: Bellatorias
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Description General Info
Description
The land mullet (Bellatorias major) is one of the largest members of the skink family (Scincidae).
General Info
Lifespan
20-30 years
Diet
Land mullet's primary food comprises herbivorous content, particularly consuming leaves and flowers of different plant species. Its diet holds botanical diversity, allowing adaptability in various ecosystem environments.
Appearance
Land mullet is a large skink, exceeding half a meter in length. It boasts robust, cylindrical body shape covered in rough, scaly skin. Its coloration varies from dark brown to gray with lighter stripes running laterally from head to tail. Males are larger and often exhibit brighter coloration than females. Juveniles are more vivid, featuring vibrant orange markings that fade over time. It's tail is long, constituting more than half of their total length.
Behavior
Land mullet is a semi-arboreal creature predominantly occupying rocky outcrops and forest environments. It displays diurnal behavior primarily engaged in basking and foraging. This solitary species exudes territorial tendencies, fiercely defending its habitat from intruders. Remarkably, they signal their presence through visual displacements such as body inflation, enhancing dominance in territorial disputes.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Bellatorias Species
Land mullet 
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