Azure-tailed skink
A species of Emoias Scientific name : Emoia impar Genus : Emoias
Azure-tailed skink, A species of Emoias
Scientific name: Emoia impar
Genus: Emoias
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Description
The azure-tailed skink is a species of remarkable adaptability and ecological diversity. Known for its arboreal tendencies, it has the unique ability to survive in diverse habitats, ranging from urban environments to rainforests, demonstrating resilience to environmental changes. Furthermore, the species presents a laudable example of a specialized insectivore, efficiently hunting various insect species, which supports ecological balance in its habitats.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
The diet of azure-tailed skink primarily features arachnids and small insects. It actively forages, typically consuming spiders but exhibiting preference for beetles and termites when available.
Appearance
Azure-tailed skink is a moderate-sized lizard with a sleek, elongated body and smooth scales. It showcases a color gradient that darkens from olive-brown at the dorsal to pale grey-blue at the ventral. Females and larger individuals may exhibit faint striping. Its tail is typically twice the length of the body, and while not immediately apparent, the digits end in sharp claws.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Emoias Species
Azure-tailed skink 
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