Southern mallee ctenotus
A species of Comb-eared skinks Scientific name : Ctenotus atlas Genus : Comb-eared skinks
Southern mallee ctenotus, A species of Comb-eared skinks
Scientific name: Ctenotus atlas
Genus: Comb-eared skinks
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Description General Info
Description
The southern mallee ctenotus (Ctenotus atlas) is a species of skink found in New South Wales, South Australia, and Western Australia in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Southern mallee ctenotus is primarily an insectivorous creature, feeding on arthropods with an inclination towards ants. Along with consumption of other small invertebrates, it thereby maintains a carnivorous diet.
Appearance
The southern mallee ctenotus is slender and small with a long tapering tail. Its scaly skin is primarily grey, peppered with fine black spots creating a distinctive pattern. Bright yellow stripes run longitudinally along its body, further enhancing this pattern. Lacking any significant variation in appearance by age, gender, or subspecies, its unique state of eternally being devoid of wings, fur or horns remains unchanged through its life.
Behavior
Southern mallee ctenotus is a solitary and territorial species, typically marking and defending its territory with visual cues and bodily secretions. It's mostly terrestrial, displaying diurnal habits and engaging in constant foraging for insects during daylight hours. Its slender body allows it to swiftly navigate in its natural dry shrubland habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Comb-eared skinks Species
Southern mallee ctenotus 
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