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Western three-toed skink

A species of Cylindrical skinks, Also known as Eslizn tridctilo
Scientific name : Chalcides striatus Genus : Cylindrical skinks

Western three-toed skink, A species of Cylindrical skinks
Also known as:
Eslizn tridctilo
Scientific name: Chalcides striatus
Genus: Cylindrical skinks
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Western three-toed skink (Chalcides striatus) Photo By ajdmarques , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The western three-toed skink (Chalcides striatus) is a species of lizard with tiny legs in the family Scincidae. It is found in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. It was first described 1829 by the French naturalist Georges Cuvier. The generic name comes from the Greek "chalcides" meaning 'copper' and

General Info

Lifespan

8-10 years

Diet

Western three-toed skink is an insectivore, primarily feeding on small arthropods. A significant portion of its diet consists of ants and termites, with sporadic consumption of spiders and beetles, demonstrating its adaptability to various invertebrate prey.

Appearance

Western three-toed skink is a small skink-like lizard with a long, slender body covered in glossy scales. Predominantly light brown in color, its body is marked by darker brown stripes stretching from head to tail, creating a pattern akin to zebra striping. Males and females exhibit similar appearance, with no significant changes due to age.

Behavior

Western three-toed skink is a primarily diurnal creature known for its characteristic fossorial lifestyle. This species frequently burrows into loose, sandy soil, an adaptation for both foraging and predator evasion. Socially, they exhibit a solitary nature, with territory marking behavior relatively uncommon, highlighting their unique survival habits.

Population

Decreasing
Western three-toed skink (Chalcides striatus) Western three-toed skink (Chalcides striatus) Photo By ajdmarques , 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
Cylindrical skinks
Species
Western three-toed skink
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