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Southern rainbow-skink

A species of Four-fingered skinks
Scientific name : Carlia tetradactyla Genus : Four-fingered skinks

Southern rainbow-skink, A species of Four-fingered skinks
Scientific name: Carlia tetradactyla
Genus: Four-fingered skinks
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Southern rainbow-skink (Carlia tetradactyla) Photo By charliev , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Carlia tetradactyla, the southern rainbow-skink, is a small species of colourful lizard found in Australia.

General Info

Lifespan

5-8 years

Diet

Southern rainbow-skink employs an insectivorous diet, with a pronounced preference for arthropods. It specifically feeds on spiders, beetles, and termites, utilizing its fast reflexes to catch these lively prey.

Appearance

Southern rainbow-skink is a small lizard with a slender body and smooth, shiny skin. It exhibits a striking blue coloration, fading into black on the tail. Its distinguishing feature is the presence of four long toes on each limb. No significant differences exist in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Southern rainbow-skink follows a diurnal lifestyle, surfacing during sunlight to forage and socialize. These reptiles possess a territorial demeanour, using visual displays and physical aggression to fend off intruders. Quite social in nature, they often reside in communal basking sites, aiding them in regulating body temperature. Their vivid coloration aids in concealing them within leaf litter, a survival technique in their natural habitat.
Southern rainbow-skink (Carlia tetradactyla) Southern rainbow-skink (Carlia tetradactyla) Photo By charliev , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates
Class
Reptiles
Order
Lizards and snakes
Family
Skinks
Genus
Four-fingered skinks
Species
Southern rainbow-skink
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