West canary skink
A species of Cylindrical skinks Scientific name : Chalcides viridanus Genus : Cylindrical skinks
West canary skink, A species of Cylindrical skinks
Scientific name: Chalcides viridanus
Genus: Cylindrical skinks
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Description
The West Canary skink or lisa dorada (Chalcides viridanus) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is found only on Canary Islands. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, rocky areas, rocky shores, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas where they're found in altitudes up to 2,000 m. They reach about 18Â cm in le
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
West canary skink predominantly subsists on a diet of small invertebrates, inclusive of insects and spiders. With a distinct preference for arthropods, this species exhibits a largely insectivorous feeding habit.
Appearance
West canary skink is a small, slender skink with a smooth, segmented body covered in shiny scales. It has a bold green hue overall, fading to a paler underside. Its cylindrical tail is long and thin, while its legs are significantly short. The skink possesses a wedge-shaped head and small, dark eyes. Both males and females exhibit similar coloration and size, showcasing no significant differences.
Behavior
West canary skink displays a largely diurnal activity pattern, frequently seen foraging for insects in the day. Exhibiting a unique roll-over escape response as a survival behavior, it curls into a ball and rolls down slopes when threatened. West canary skink is solitary, with limited social interactions outside breeding season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Cylindrical skinks Species
West canary skink 
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