Bluetail emo skink
A species of Emoias Scientific name : Emoia cyanura Genus : Emoias
Bluetail emo skink, A species of Emoias
Scientific name: Emoia cyanura
Genus: Emoias
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Description
Emoia cyanura, the copper-tailed skink, is a species of skink. It is found in Borneo and South Pacific islands.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Bluetail emo skink is an insectivorous species, primarily feeding on small invertebrates. It has a preference for arthropods, particularly ants and termites, supplemented occasionally with snails and other small invertebrates.
Appearance
Bluetail emo skink is a medium-sized skink with a slim, elongated body. Its skin is smooth and glossy, primarily a bright blue-green color. A key characteristic is its vibrant blue tail, which contrasts strikingly with its body. This species exhibits no apparent differences in coloration or size due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Bluetail emo skink exhibits diurnal activity patterns, primarily spending its day foraging for food, including terrestrial invertebrates. This skink species displays notable territoriality with solitary tendencies, showing aggression to intruders. Bluetail emo skink is ground-dwelling, often camouflaging amidst leaf litter or rocks in tropical climates.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Emoias Species
Bluetail emo skink 
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