Italian three-toed skink
A species of Cylindrical skinks, Also known as Algerian cylindrical skink Scientific name : Chalcides chalcides Genus : Cylindrical skinks
Italian three-toed skink, A species of Cylindrical skinks
Also known as:
Algerian cylindrical skink
Scientific name: Chalcides chalcides
Genus: Cylindrical skinks
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Description
The Italian three-toed skink or just the three-toed skink (Chalcides chalcides) is a species of lizard found from Italy (including Sicily, Sardinia and Elba), to northern Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. It is common in some locations and is usually found in sunny areas with dense vegetation (usually grass up to 40Â cm of height) but can also be found in arid areas. They reach about 48Â cm in length, out of which the tail constitutes more than...
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Italian three-toed skink primarily consumes invertebrates, with a particular fondness for insects and spider. The species displays a varied diet, but has a decided preference for beetles and other small, soft-bodied invertebrates.
Appearance
Italian three-toed skink is a small, slender reptile reaching lengths of up to 25 centimeters. Its skin is characterized by smooth, overlapping scales in shades of bronze, gold, or gray and, sometimes, a hint of blue. Notably, it has five toes on each foot, unlike other lizards, and exhibits an intriguing body-slithering motion similar to snakes. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Italian three-toed skink is a viviparous species which is observed to exhibit diurnal activity patterns. It is primarily solitary, yet communal during hibernation in shared dens. Notably, males' aggressive territorial behavior is characterized by tail wagging, bite attempts, and body thrashing. This skink relies heavily on burrowing for survival in its natural Mediterranean habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Cylindrical skinks Species
Italian three-toed skink 
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