Modest ground skink
A species of Ground skinks, Also known as Reeve's leaf-litter skink Scientific name : Scincella reevesii Genus : Ground skinks
Modest ground skink, A species of Ground skinks
Also known as:
Reeve's leaf-litter skink
Scientific name: Scincella reevesii
Genus: Ground skinks
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Description General Info
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Description
Scincella reevesii (common name: Reeves' smooth skink) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Asia.
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
Modest ground skink or the Reeves's Smooth Skink, primarily consumes various small invertebrates. It has a particular affinity for insects, predominantly feeding on ants, beetles, and other small arthropods to sustain its dietary requirements.
Appearance
Modest ground skink is a petite lizard, displaying sleek, brownish skin interspersed with black vertical stripes. It has a slender body with minuscule scales, optimized for a subterranean lifestyle. A distinctive long tail, accounting for over half of its body length, enhances its agility. No significant variations in size or coloration are observed across age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Modest ground skink is a solitary animal, mostly active during twilight hours. It is ground-dwelling, using leaf litter as camouflage and foraging for insects within these surroundings. Uniquely, it exhibits a partial lower eyelid movement, a distinctive trait among lizards. Modest ground skink does not show marked territorial behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Ground skinks Species
Modest ground skink 
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