Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer
A species of Comb-eared skinks Scientific name : Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer Genus : Comb-eared skinks
Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer, A species of Comb-eared skinks
Scientific name: Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer
Genus: Comb-eared skinks
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General Info
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer primarily consumes small invertebrates. This omnivorous reptile prefers ants and beetles but also feeds on grasshoppers and spiders. It occasionally supplements its diet with plant materials.
Appearance
Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer is a slender skink with a tapering tail. It exhibits smooth scales, primarily brown with distinctive dark stripes running parallel along the sides of its body. These dark stripes are adorned with striking cream spots. Its lower side is pale. The males, females, and juveniles look similar, with no observable differences in size or color.
Behavior
Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer exhibits diurnal activity, using daylight hours to forage for vegetation-based food sources. A solitary reptile, it exercises territorial behaviour, periodically marking its area with scent markings. Unique to this species is a ‘push-up’ display during threats, a behavioural adaptation for survival in its arid habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Comb-eared skinks Species
Ctenotus pantherinus ocellifer 
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