Olive tree skink
A species of Dasia skinks, Also known as Smallhead galliwasp Scientific name : Dasia olivacea Genus : Dasia skinks
Olive tree skink, A species of Dasia skinks
Also known as:
Smallhead galliwasp
Scientific name: Dasia olivacea
Genus: Dasia skinks
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Description General Info
Description
Dasia olivacea, the olive Dasia or olive tree skink, is a species of skink native to Southeast Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Olive tree skink is predominantly an herbivorous lizard, primarily consuming foliage and fruit. It has a particular affinity for climbing trees to access leaves and ripe fruits, and occasional insects for protein intake.
Appearance
Olive tree skink is a small-to-medium sized lizard with a slender body and rough-scaled skin. With a main coloration of olive green to grey-brown, its underside is usually dull yellow. This creature has a long tapering tail and spiritual pads. No significant visual differences are noted due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Olive tree skink is a solitary animal, primarily nocturnal and arboreal, making it adept at navigating forested habitats. It forages during the night for insects and small vertebrates, returning to tree hollows for rest. Despite their solitary nature, these species do exhibit territorial behavior, often engaging in physical confrontations to defend their individual spaces.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Dasia skinks Species
Olive tree skink 
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