Yellow-striped slender tree skink
A species of Lipinias Scientific name : Lipinia pulchella Genus : Lipinias
Yellow-striped slender tree skink, A species of Lipinias
Scientific name: Lipinia pulchella
Genus: Lipinias
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Description
The yellow-striped slender tree skink (Lipinia pulchella) is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines. It is found at elevations of 250â1100 m above sea level throughout the whole country, though its three subspecies occupy smaller geographical regions, which do not necessarily overlap. The skink is found on trunks of trees in the dipterocarp or submontane tropical moist forests.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
The diet of yellow-striped slender tree skink primarily consists of small arthropods. Preferring a carnivorous lifestyle, it particularly seeks out soft-bodied invertebrates like spiders and mites for sustenance.
Appearance
Yellow-striped slender tree skink is a small, slender skink with a semi-transparent, smooth and shiny skin. It exhibits a charming iridescent olive-green coloration, accentuated by a spectacular series of golden-yellow stripes running longitudinally from the head to the tapering tail. Males and females share similar visual attributes, with no significant differences based on age or subspecies.
Behavior
Yellow-striped slender tree skink is a predominantly nocturnal species, known for its active foraging at night, where it exhibits exceptional tree-climbing and leaf-foraging skills. Its social dynamics suggest a less territorial and more solitary style, as it mainly lives alone in its natural habitat. This species uses camouflage as its primary defense and survival mechanism in the wild.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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