Rainbow-skink
A species of Four-fingered skinks Scientific name : Carlia bicarinata Genus : Four-fingered skinks
Rainbow-skink, A species of Four-fingered skinks
Scientific name: Carlia bicarinata
Genus: Four-fingered skinks
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Description
The rainbow-skink holds a remarkably adaptable presence within its ecological realm, thriving across a range of environments from forests to grasslands. Its diurnal habits and insectivorous diet delineate an integral role in regulating insect populations. With a keen ability to display color changes in response to threats, the rainbow-skink employs an effective survival strategy akin to a visual warning system.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Rainbow-skink primarily feeds on small arthropods, with a significant preference for insects. It actively hunts for its prey, showcasing a propensity for terrestrial invertebrate species, such as spiders and beetles.
Appearance
Rainbow-skink is a small lizard, characterized by a elongated body and granular skin. It has a distinctive dual ridge, or 'keel', along the length of its torso. Its colour ranges from reddish-brown to shades of grey. Males exhibit brighter and broader bands across their body than females. Juveniles often have a more speckled appearance.
Behavior
Rainbow-skink is a day-active species, primarily engaging in foraging for food in the daytime. Remarkably, it exhibits complex social dynamics with varied levels of aggression depending on their size and sex. The species marks territory using scent from specialist glands on its body. Predominantly terrestrial, it demonstrates remarkable climbing skills when threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Four-fingered skinks Species
Rainbow-skink 
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