Dark bar-sided skink
A species of Concinnia Scientific name : Concinnia martini Genus : Concinnia
Dark bar-sided skink, A species of Concinnia
Scientific name: Concinnia martini
Genus: Concinnia
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Description
The dark barsided skink (Concinnia martini) is a species of skink found in Queensland and New South Wales in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
Dark bar-sided skink is primarily a herbivorous species, favouring ground vegetation, including a wide variety of grasses and leaves. Its distinct preference for low-growing plants reflects its adaptations to a terrestrial lifestyle.
Appearance
Dark bar-sided skink is a small-sized reptile with a lean, elongated body and smooth, segmented scales. Predominantly green in color, it sports a distinct white strip running along the side of its slender body from snout to tail tip. It exhibits no noticeable characteristics linked to age, gender, or subspecies differentiation. Its most distinct feature is its well-adapted claws for tree-dwelling lifestyle.
Behavior
Dark bar-sided skink exhibits a solitary existence, marked by crepuscular activity patterns. Primarily arboreal, it engages in careful foraging for its insectivorous diet. Dark bar-sided skink is also characterized by its unique head-bobbing threat display and scent-marking behavior to communicate territory boundaries and ward off rivals. This behavioral repertoire is adapted to its woodland habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Concinnia Species
Dark bar-sided skink 
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