Longtail mabuya
A species of Asian mabuyas, Also known as Long-tailed skink Scientific name : Eutropis longicaudata Genus : Asian mabuyas
Longtail mabuya, A species of Asian mabuyas
Also known as:
Long-tailed skink
Scientific name: Eutropis longicaudata
Genus: Asian mabuyas
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Description General Info
Description
Longtail Mabuya or Long-tailed Sun Skink is a species of skink. It is found in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and possibly in Cambodia. Some populations have been found to exhibit paternal care in response to predation by egg-eating snakes.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Longtail mabuya thrives primarily on a diet of invertebrates, prominently insects. It employs an active foraging strategy to capture prey, particularly favoring beetles, ants, and spiders.
Appearance
Longtail mabuya are small reptiles with elongated bodies and rough, scaly skin. They exhibit a predominantly brown coloration with intermittent vertical stripes on the sides. Significant is their unusually long tail, which often reaches double the length of their body. The females usually have wider bodies resulting in a more robust appearance compared to males.
Behavior
Longtail mabuya exhibits its diurnal activity by foraging and basking in the sun during early morning and late afternoon. This species tends to be solitary and territorial, aggressively defending its chosen space primarily through physical displays. Unique to longtail mabuya is its long-tail utilisation for balance and swift movement in its rocky habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Asian mabuyas Species
Longtail mabuya 
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