Samphire slender bluetongue
A species of Cyclodomorphus Scientific name : Cyclodomorphus melanops Genus : Cyclodomorphus
Samphire slender bluetongue, A species of Cyclodomorphus
Scientific name: Cyclodomorphus melanops
Genus: Cyclodomorphus
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Description General Info
Description
The Samphire slender bluetongue (Cyclodomorphus melanops) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Samphire slender bluetongue subsists primarily on a diet of soft-bodied invertebrates, with a particular preference for slugs and worms. This animal also exhibits opportunistic feeding habits, occasionally consuming smaller reptiles when available.
Appearance
Samphire slender bluetongue is a slender, skink-like creature covered in smooth scales. It grows up to 40 cm long, with a long tail accounting for over half its length. Its most distinguishing feature is its back and flanks which are dark brown to black, fading to a lighter underside. Its eyes are usually blue. There are no notable differences in appearance between the sexes or across life stages.
Behavior
Samphire slender bluetongue demonstrates predominantly nocturnal behavior, foraging for small invertebrates during late evening hours. As a solitary species, individuals exhibit territoriality, defending their habitats aggressively. Its adaptation to shelter in leaf litter and beneath loose bark facilitates camouflage for its survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Cyclodomorphus Species
Samphire slender bluetongue 
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