Narrow-banded sand swimmer
A species of Eremiascincus Scientific name : Eremiascincus fasciolatus Genus : Eremiascincus
Narrow-banded sand swimmer, A species of Eremiascincus
Scientific name: Eremiascincus fasciolatus
Genus: Eremiascincus
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Description General Info
Description
Narrow-banded sand swimmer is a highly adaptive reptile, greatly reliant on burrowing behaviors for survival. These behaviors are critical in hot, arid regions where it excavates burrows in sandy substrates, allowing an escape from extreme temperatures. Notably, narrow-banded sand swimmer is predominantly insectivorous, utilizing short bursts of speed to seize prey, contributing to ecological control of invertebrate populations.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Narrow-banded sand swimmer is predominantly insectivorous. Its diet consists chiefly of beetles and ants, with larvae representing a significant proportion. It uses specialized jaws to prey on small invertebrates efficiently.
Appearance
Narrow-banded sand swimmer is a small, burrowing skink with a robust, cylindrical body and smooth, glossy skin. Typically, its color ranges from caramel to deep brown, often adorned with black, white-edged stripes running lengthwise. A distinguishing feature is its cream-colored underside. To facilitate burrowing, narrow-banded sand swimmer possesses a bluntly rounded head and strong, clawed limbs. This species does not exhibit any noticeable differences in appearance relating to age or gender.
Behavior
Narrow-banded sand swimmer is a solitary species, primarily nocturnal, exhibiting fossorial lifestyle to escape harsh environmental conditions. It utilizes burrows to rest during the heat of the day and emerges in the cooler evenings and nights to hunt invertebrates. Marking its territory through scent trails, this species adapts to arid terrains for survival.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Eremiascincus Species
Narrow-banded sand swimmer 
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