Black emo skink
A species of Emoias Scientific name : Emoia nigra Genus : Emoias
Black emo skink, A species of Emoias
Scientific name: Emoia nigra
Genus: Emoias
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Description
The black emo skink (Emoia nigra) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found from the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, eastward through Fiji to Tonga and western Samoa, Toga, Loh, Tegua, and Hiu Island.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Black emo skink primarily consumes a diet of arthropods, showing a specific preference for ants and termites. The diet also includes spiders and small crustaceans, embellishing its micro-invertebrate-focused feeding habits.
Appearance
The black emo skink is a small, slender lizard with sleek, shiny skin. Its body is primarily black, aptly reflecting its name, with a noticeable blue sheen. There are no significant differences in appearance based on age, gender or subspecies. The animal lacks any distinctive external features such as horns or wings; however, its vivid coloring and sleek body shape make it uniquely identifiable.
Behavior
Black emo skink shows diurnal habits, often seen basking in sunlit environments like coconut palmeries. As a highly solitary species, it typically forages alone, feeding primarily on small arthropods. Notably, black emo skink exhibits a unique 'push-up' display when threatened, momentarily lifting the body repetitively as a form of warning.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Emoias Species
Black emo skink 
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