Slender rainbow skink
A species of Four-fingered skinks Scientific name : Carlia gracilis Genus : Four-fingered skinks
Slender rainbow skink, A species of Four-fingered skinks
Scientific name: Carlia gracilis
Genus: Four-fingered skinks
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Description
Carlia gracilis, the slender rainbow skink, is a species of skink in the genus Carlia. It is native to Northern Territory and Western Australia in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Slender rainbow skink primarily feeds on small invertebrates, specializing in consuming ants and termites. It also occasionally includes a variety of fruits and seeds in its diet, making it an omnivorous species.
Appearance
Slender rainbow skink is a small-bodied skink with slender frame and smooth scales. Its skin exhibits a predominant chocolate brown color, often featuring black bands that cover its back. The skink's belly is typically pale. Unlike in many species, there aren't significant visual differences between genders, ages, or subspecies. Slender rainbow skink's most distinctive feature is its elongated body that accentuates its swift movements.
Behavior
Slender rainbow skink is primarily diurnal, foraging for insects and small invertebrates during daylight hours. They display an interesting defensive behavior, flattening their body to disguise their profile when threatened. Normally solitary, slender rainbow skink has a unique territorial marking strategy where it rubs its body against the substrate, leaving behind a chemical mark.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Four-fingered skinks Species
Slender rainbow skink 
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