West coast morethia skink
A species of Morethia skinks Scientific name : Morethia lineoocellata Genus : Morethia skinks
West coast morethia skink, A species of Morethia skinks
Scientific name: Morethia lineoocellata
Genus: Morethia skinks
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Description
The West Coast Morethia skink or western pale-flecked Morethia (Morethia lineoocellata) is a species of skink found in Western Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-7 years
Diet
West coast morethia skink subsists predominantly on small invertebrates, including arthropods and mollusks. They particularly favor insects and their larvae, often hunting under bark or leaf litter.
Appearance
West coast morethia skink is a small skink, slender-bodied with short limbs. Its skin, covered with scales, glistens a deep brown-black. Subtle lines of ocellated spots, a blend of blue and white, stripe the upper parts of its body. This skink lacks any horns or wings, but its long tail serves as a significant feature. There are no known variations in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
West coast morethia skink is a diurnal and treeline inhabitant, thriving predominantly in heathland environments. It exhibits a solitary lifestyle, with territorial males occasionally engaging in combat. Exceptionally agile, this species employs an ambush strategy for hunting, feasting primarily on small arthropods. Its survival adaptations include effective camouflage synchronizing with its bark habitat and a propensity for immobility when faced with predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Morethia skinks Species
West coast morethia skink 
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