Eastern spotted comb-eared skink
A species of Comb-eared skinks, Also known as Oriental ctenotus Scientific name : Ctenotus orientalis Genus : Comb-eared skinks
Eastern spotted comb-eared skink, A species of Comb-eared skinks
Also known as:
Oriental ctenotus
Scientific name: Ctenotus orientalis
Genus: Comb-eared skinks
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Description General Info
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Description
The oriental ctenotus (Ctenotus orientalis) is a species of skink found in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Eastern spotted comb-eared skink primarily exhibits a diet of small invertebrates. Among their preferred food sources are spiders and insects, with particular predilection for beetles and ants. Occasionally, they also consume plant matter.
Appearance
Eastern spotted comb-eared skink is a slender reptile with a long, flexible body. Its skin, covered in fine scales, displays a dominant tan coloration mixed with irregular darker bands and spots. There is significant white scalation on the underbody. Notably, no gender or age-based physical differences are observed. The most extraordinary feature is an elongated tail, which is almost twice the length of its body. This creature lacks any form of wings or horns.
Behavior
Eastern spotted comb-eared skink are terrestrial reptiles typically observed foraging and basking during daytime. They display territorial nature, often marking their territory using scent emissions from specialized skin glands. Notably, this species tends to live solitarily, only interacting with others for copulation. Its striking alertness and rapid movements are key survival traits in its native arid habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Comb-eared skinks Species
Eastern spotted comb-eared skink 
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