Red-sided rainbow-skink
A species of Four-fingered skinks Scientific name : Carlia rufilatus Genus : Four-fingered skinks
Red-sided rainbow-skink, A species of Four-fingered skinks
Scientific name: Carlia rufilatus
Genus: Four-fingered skinks
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Description
Carlia rufilatus, the red-sided rainbow-skink, is a species of skink in the genus Carlia. It is endemic to Northern Territory and Western Australia in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
3-6 years
Diet
The diet of red-sided rainbow-skink primarily comprises small invertebrates, with an affinity for arthropods. A notable dietary preference includes consuming beetles and bugs, a significant part of its overall sustenance.
Appearance
Red-sided rainbow-skink is a medium-sized lizard known for its slender body shape and smooth, scaly skin. It's most distinctive for its vibrant orange-red color, often highlighted by various patterns of darker stripes or spots. It has a long, sturdy tail which often features the same markings as the rest of its body. There are no remarkable differences between genders or age classes in terms of physical attributes.
Behavior
Red-sided rainbow-skink is a diurnal species known for its active foraging behavior during the day. This skink boasts a highly territorial nature, often engaging in physical displays and skirmishes to defend its turf. Notably, red-sided rainbow-skink exhibits a remarkable sexual dimorphism in behavior, with males being more aggressive and assertive than the relatively docile females. Worthy of note is their distinctive tail-waving, a warning signal to potential intruders.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Four-fingered skinks Species
Red-sided rainbow-skink 
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