Brown-backed ctenotus
A species of Comb-eared skinks Scientific name : Ctenotus coggeri Genus : Comb-eared skinks
Brown-backed ctenotus, A species of Comb-eared skinks
Scientific name: Ctenotus coggeri
Genus: Comb-eared skinks
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Description General Info
Description
The brown-backed ctenotus (Ctenotus coggeri) is a species of skink found in the Northern Territory in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Brown-backed ctenotus is primarily insectivorous, feeding predominantly on ants and termites. This species employs an active foraging strategy, meticulously locating prey within leaf-litters and crevices.
Appearance
Brown-backed ctenotus is a medium-sized and slender lizard with fine scales and a long tail. Its skin is primarily grey with varying amounts of speckled white spots, more concentrated on the flanks and tail. A striking feature is a noticeable white stripe running from its eye to tail. Both sexes look similar, with no obvious maturity or age-related differences in their physical appearance.
Behavior
Brown-backed ctenotus is a solitary and skittish skink, known to burrow during high temperatures. Its primary behavioral adaptations revolve around thermoregulation and predator evasion. It actively forages during cooler parts of the day, exhibiting elusive behavior to avoid predation. No notable territorial tendencies have been observed in brown-backed ctenotus.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Comb-eared skinks Species
Brown-backed ctenotus 
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