Firetail skink
A species of Morethia skinks, Also known as North-eastern firetail skink Scientific name : Morethia taeniopleura Genus : Morethia skinks
Firetail skink, A species of Morethia skinks
Also known as:
North-eastern firetail skink
Scientific name: Morethia taeniopleura
Genus: Morethia skinks
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Description General Info
Description
The northeastern firetail skink (Morethia taeniopleura) is a species of skink found in Queensland in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Firetail skink is primarily an insectivorous species, thriving predominantly on a diet of ants and termites. This lizard, found in Australian forests, also occasionally consumes small invertebrates and spiders to supplement its nutrition.
Appearance
Firetail skink is a small, sleek reptile with a streamlined body. Its skin is rough and scaly, primarily dominated by an earthy brown shade, decorated with intricate dark brown to black line patterns. Notably, it exhibits a lateral line running from its snout through its eye and onto its tail. A prominent feature is its long, slender tail, vital for balance. There's negligible difference in appearance due to age or gender.
Behavior
Firetail skink is a solitary, diurnal species with its day predominantly spent basking and foraging for small invertebrates. Adapted to a life in sandy habitats, it has developed the ability to quickly burrow into loose substrates for safety. Unusual for lizards, it tends not to defend a specific territory.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Morethia skinks Species
Firetail skink 
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