Barred-sided skink
A species of Concinnia, Also known as Bar-sided Skink Scientific name : Concinnia tenuis Genus : Concinnia
Barred-sided skink, A species of Concinnia
Also known as:
Bar-sided Skink
Scientific name: Concinnia tenuis
Genus: Concinnia
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Description General Info
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Description
The bar-sided forest-skink or barred-sided skink (Concinnia tenuis) is a species of skink found in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Barred-sided skink primarily feeds on various leaf types, with considerable preference for Eucalyptus and Acacia leaves. This herbivorous diet prominently influences its habitat selection within dry sclerophyll forests.
Appearance
Barred-sided skink is a small, slender lizard with a long tail. Its smooth skin is predominantly greyish-brown with lighter undersides, often featuring dark shades along the back, tail, and flanks. Distinctive darker, almost black stripes run down from the eyes to the neck. Both males and females share a similar appearance with no significant differences. Hatchlings are largely similar to adults but exhibit more vivid coloration.
Behavior
Barred-sided skink is a diurnal, arboreal reptile displaying solitary tendencies. It uses visual displays and chemical cues for territorial marking. Renowned for its skin-luring behavior, which aids camouflage in its specific habitat. Notably, it eats selectively, primarily preying on specific arthropods, displaying a foraging behavior often termed 'dietary conservatism.'
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Concinnia Species
Barred-sided skink 
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