Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu
A species of Cylindrical skinks Scientific name : Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu Genus : Cylindrical skinks
Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu, A species of Cylindrical skinks
Scientific name: Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu
Genus: Cylindrical skinks
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Description
Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu is characterised by its remarkable adaptations for survival in arid habitats. It typically engages in a unique form of 'sidewinding' locomotion to swiftly manoeuvre across hot sand and evade predators. This species is also well-known for its ovoviviparous reproductive strategy, where eggs are hatched within the mother's body, providing additional protection to offspring in a harsh environment.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu primarily are insectivores, feeding on a variety of invertebrates like spiders and insects. Their diet includes beetles, ants, and termites, which they actively forage, using their slender bodies to access hard-to-reach crevices.
Appearance
The chalcides ocellatus tiligugu is a small skink with a streamlined, elongated body covered in smooth, shiny scales. It exhibits a predominant bronze-brown coloration, interspersed with strikingly patterned blue spots bordered by black circles. This reptile has a modest tail and lacks significant age or gender-based physical disparities.
Behavior
Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu is primarily a fossorial species, spending most of its life underground and surfacing mainly for feeding and breeding. It employs autotomy, shedding its tail to evade predators. This species is predominantly ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young, which is a rare characteristic in its family. The animal's behavior also features a high degree of sexual dimorphism, with males being much more aggressive and territorial.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Cylindrical skinks Species
Chalcides ocellatus tiligugu 
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