Japanese five-lined skink
A species of Skinks Scientific name : Plestiodon japonicus Genus : Skinks
Japanese five-lined skink, A species of Skinks
Scientific name: Plestiodon japonicus
Genus: Skinks
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Description
Japanese five-lined skink is a highly arboreal species, often found in tree trunks and leaf litter within forested terrain. It demonstrates a pronounced seasonal shift in diet, consuming primarily arthropods in the summer and switching to a more omnivorous diet in the winter. Agile and acrobatic, it employs a unique tactic of autotomy - self-amputation of the tail - as a form of predator evasion.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Japanese five-lined skink exhibit a predominantly insectivorous dietary preference. Their primary food sources consist of various arthropods, notably beetles and spiders. Seasonal shifts may lead to increased consumption of earthworms and slugs.
Appearance
Japanese five-lined skink is a small skink lizard with a streamlined body covered in smooth, shiny scales. Its vibrant coloration consists of a deep-blue back, blending into pinkish hues on the sides, with a bright orange margin on the ventral side. This lizard does not possess any distinct markings and both genders have a tan tail. Young ones have a brighter blue color, which fades as they age.
Behavior
Japanese five-lined skink exhibits diurnal tendencies, often seeking shelter beneath rocks and foliage during midday. Predominantly solitary, these animals mark their territory by scent trails. Characteristically a ground dweller, japanese five-lined skink uses quick, synchronized movements to forage, utilizing its innate ability to camouflage for protection.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Skinks Species
Japanese five-lined skink 
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