Fine-spotted mulch-skink
A species of Glaphyromorphus Scientific name : Glaphyromorphus punctulatus Genus : Glaphyromorphus
Fine-spotted mulch-skink, A species of Glaphyromorphus
Scientific name: Glaphyromorphus punctulatus
Genus: Glaphyromorphus
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Description General Info
Description
The fine-spotted mulch-skink (Glaphyromorphus punctulatus) is a species of skink found in Queensland in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Fine-spotted mulch-skink exhibits a predominantly insectivorous dietary tendency, subsisting mainly on a variety of small arthropods. Notably, it exhibits a pronounced preference for ants, beetles, and spiders.
Appearance
Fine-spotted mulch-skink is a small-sized skink with a streamlined body covered in smooth, shiny scales. It is primarily brown to black in color with distinctive dotted white to cream spots scattered across its dorsal area. Its belly is often pale or cream-colored. Noteworthy are its long toes and prominent ear opening. There is no significant variation in appearance between sexes, age groups, or subspecies.
Behavior
Fine-spotted mulch-skink is a solitary, nocturnal gecko. Its major activity comprises of hunting small invertebrates during night-time, adopting a 'sit-and-wait' strategy. This creature is territorial, aggressively defending its home range from rivals. It displays a unique 'tail-wagging' behavior to deter potential predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Glaphyromorphus Species
Fine-spotted mulch-skink 
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