Van denburgh's ground skink
A species of Ground skinks Scientific name : Scincella formosensis Genus : Ground skinks
Van denburgh's ground skink, A species of Ground skinks
Scientific name: Scincella formosensis
Genus: Ground skinks
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Description General Info
Description
Scincella formosensis, also known as Van Denburgh's ground skink, is a species of skink endemic to Taiwan.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Van denburgh's ground skink predominantly feeds on small invertebrates, with a particular preference for insects and arachnids. It leverages its semi-fossorial lifestyle to forage in leaf litter and moss layers.
Appearance
Van denburgh's ground skink is a small-sized lizard with a slender, elongated body and smooth, glossy scales. It showcases an earthy brown coloration that often has a metallic sheen, blending in with its natural surroundings. Notably, it doesn't have distinct markings, lending to a uniform look. The species lacks significant external differences in appearance related to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Van denburgh's ground skink displays a highly solitary lifestyle, primarily nocturnal, with an adept climbing ability. It has a localized diet, chiefly preys on small insects. The species exhibits non-aggressive territory behavior, only showing defensiveness during the breeding season. Its coloration provides effective camouflage within undergrowth, an evolutionary adaptation for avoiding predators.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Ground skinks Species
Van denburgh's ground skink 
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