Indonesian brown skink carlia
A species of Four-fingered skinks, Also known as Indonesian brown rainbow-skink Scientific name : Carlia fusca Genus : Four-fingered skinks
Indonesian brown skink carlia, A species of Four-fingered skinks
Also known as:
Indonesian brown rainbow-skink
Scientific name: Carlia fusca
Genus: Four-fingered skinks
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Description
Carlia fusca, the brown four-fingered skink or Indonesian brown skink, is a species of skink in the genus Carlia. It is endemic to Halmahera in Indonesia and Bismarck Archipelago in Papua New Guinea
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Indonesian brown skink carlia predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, particularly arachnids and insects. Its diet incorporates beetles, ants, and spiders, selectively hunting and consuming prey based on availability within its habitat.
Appearance
Indonesian brown skink carlia is a small-sized skink with a slender, elongated body covered in smooth, shiny scales. Its primary coloration is a deep brown, seamlessly transitioning into a paler underbelly. Males display a unique black stroke from the eye to the base of the jaw. There is no prominent age or gender-based distinction in size. The tail is long, almost matching the length of the body itself.
Behavior
Indonesian brown skink carlia is a diurnal skink, exhibiting active foraging behavior for insects during daytime. Typically solitary, individual indonesian brown skink carlia engage in distinctive push-up displays to establish territory. Indonesian brown skink carlia's ability to auto-amputate its tail when threatened enhances its survival in its natural habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Four-fingered skinks Species
Indonesian brown skink carlia 
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