Mainland she-oak skink
A species of Cyclodomorphus Scientific name : Cyclodomorphus michaeli Genus : Cyclodomorphus
Mainland she-oak skink, A species of Cyclodomorphus
Scientific name: Cyclodomorphus michaeli
Genus: Cyclodomorphus
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Description General Info
Description
The coastal she-oak slender bluetongue (Cyclodomorphus michaeli) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia, from the New England region of New South Wales south to eastern Victoria.
General Info
Lifespan
8-12 years
Diet
Mainland she-oak skink feeds primarily on soft-bodied invertebrates, including slugs, earthworms, and various insect larvae. It has a unique taste for Araneae, making spiders a significant part of its diet.
Appearance
Mainland she-oak skink is a medium-sized skink with a slender, elongated body, and a slightly prehensile tail. Its smooth, glossy skin exhibits a primary coloration of brown or olive, often adorned with irregular, dark streaks or bands along the body. Juveniles may display more vivid patterning, which fades as they age.
Behavior
Mainland she-oak skink are nocturnal reptiles, mostly solitary, engaging in territorial displays involving raised bodies and flared throats. Adept climbers, they utilize arboreal vantage points for safety and habitat surveying. Living in dry or semiarid regions, mainland she-oak skink employ burrowing for shelter and thermoregulation, using rocky crevices and fallen timber as hiding places.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Cyclodomorphus Species
Mainland she-oak skink 
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