Tree skink
A species of Egernia Scientific name : Egernia striolata Genus : Egernia
Tree skink, A species of Egernia
Scientific name: Egernia striolata
Genus: Egernia
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Description
The tree-crevice skink or tree skink (Egernia striolata) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Tree skink, popularly known as the Tree Skink, is an omnivorous species. Its dietary preferences include insects, tree-borne fruits and fungi, where insects dominate its nutritional intake.
Appearance
Tree skink is a medium-sized skink with a robust, elongated body and smooth, glossy skin. Prominently, it exhibits an earthy brown coloration with a distinctive pattern of dark, irregular stripes running down its back and tail. Its toes are visibly stumpy and short. There are no significant appearance differences attributed to gender, age, or subspecies.
Behavior
Tree skink exhibits an assertive territorial behavior, fiercely guarding its chosen rocky outcrop and cavity against intruders. Displaying an unusual social structure, it forms monogamous pair bonds and maintains family groups. Its primary activity includes basking and foraging during the day, adopting a diet rich in arthropods and plant matter. Its survival skill involves adept climbing, camouflaging effectively within its rocky habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Egernia Species
Tree skink 
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