Speckled litter skink
A species of Caledoniscincus Scientific name : Caledoniscincus atropunctatus Genus : Caledoniscincus
Speckled litter skink, A species of Caledoniscincus
Scientific name: Caledoniscincus atropunctatus
Genus: Caledoniscincus
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Description General Info
Description
Caledoniscincus atropunctatus is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae endemic to New Caledonia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Speckled litter skink predominantly thrives on a diet that includes various invertebrates. The species exhibits a strong preference for insects, specifically beetles and spiders, alongside small crustaceans, ensuring diversity and balance in their nutritional intake.
Appearance
Speckled litter skink is a moderately sized skink with a slender, elongated body and soft, smooth scales. It features a distinctive colour pattern of black spots against a warm brown backdrop, making it uniquely striking. Adult males display a brighter colour and possess a more robust, muscular build compared to females. With no significant changes following maturity, both genders maintain their distinctive appearances throughout their lifetime.
Behavior
Speckled litter skink is primarily diurnal, foraging for fruits, invertebrates, and vegetation materials in its tropical forest habitat. Despite its solitary and territorial nature, it rarely exhibits aggressive territorial defenses. Remarkably, this species displays agility in climbing trees to evade predators or seek food, an adaptation vital for survival in its environment.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Caledoniscincus Species
Speckled litter skink 
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