Solomon island skink
A species of Solomon island skinks Scientific name : Corucia zebrata Genus : Solomon island skinks
Solomon island skink, A species of Solomon island skinks
Scientific name: Corucia zebrata
Genus: Solomon island skinks
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Description
The Solomon Islands skink (Corucia zebrata), also known as prehensile-tailed skink, monkey-tailed skink, giant skink, zebra skink, and monkey skink, is an arboreal species of skink endemic to the Solomon Islands archipelago. It is the largest known extant species of skink.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Solomon island skink is primarily a folivore, with a preference for consuming leaves of tropical native plants. It also consumes flowers, fruits, and occasionally soft-bodied insects, providing dietary variation.
Appearance
Solomon island skink is a large skink lizard, characterized by its long, cylindrical body and small legs. Its skin is predominantly dark green, but it exhibits a unique pattern of light stripes, giving it a zebra-like appearance. Young ones are usually brighter with more noticeable stripes, while adults' colors dull and stripes fade over time. This species lacks prominent features like horns or wings, but it possesses a sturdy, long tail.
Behavior
Solomon island skink is a nocturnal reptile, primarily arboreal and atypical among lizards due to its strong social structure. It exhibits complex behaviors such as communal living, monogamous pairing, and shared parental care, uncommon traits in reptiles. Aggressive displays are seen in territory defense. Primarily folivorous, its foraging behaviors show coordinated hunting efforts, if needed.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Solomon island skinks Species
Solomon island skink 
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