Guanacaste skink
A species of Marisora Scientific name : Marisora brachypoda Genus : Marisora
Guanacaste skink, A species of Marisora
Scientific name: Marisora brachypoda
Genus: Marisora
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Description General Info
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Marisora brachypoda is a species of skink found in Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Guanacaste skink is predominantly insectivorous, mainly feeding on a variety of small arthropods. It has a preference for insects such as beetles and spiders, which form a substantial part of its diet.
Appearance
Guanacaste skink is a small, slender skink with smooth, shiny skin. It's predominantly brown, with darker sides and a contrastingly paler underside. Its limbs are notably diminutive, suitable for burrowing. This skink is characterized by a tapering tail, typically longer than its body. There are no significant appearance variations due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Marisora Species
Guanacaste skink