Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus
A species of Comb-eared skinks Scientific name : Ctenotus essingtonii Genus : Comb-eared skinks
Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus, A species of Comb-eared skinks
Scientific name: Ctenotus essingtonii
Genus: Comb-eared skinks
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Description
The lowlands plain-backed ctenotus (Ctenotus essingtonii) is a species of skink found in the Northern Territory in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus is primarily an omnivorous species. Its diet largely consists of insects and plant material, with a specific preference for ants and termites as well as various types of native grasses and seeds.
Appearance
Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus is a small, slender lizard with a smooth, scaled skin. Its body is predominantly brown, with a standout feature being a series of dark longitudinal stripes on its back. The underbelly is typically paler. It possesses a long tail which is almost two-thirds of its total length. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus is a solitary, ground-dwelling reptile, with diurnal behaviors primarily revolving around sun basking and hunting. Its dietary habits involve foraging for arthropods. Exceptionally agile and quick, its speed serves as a survival adaptation for evading predators. Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus's marking territory behaviors aren't prominent.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Comb-eared skinks Species
Lowlands plain-backed ctenotus 
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