Indian forest skink
A species of Common skinks Scientific name : Sphenomorphus indicus Genus : Common skinks
Indian forest skink, A species of Common skinks
Scientific name: Sphenomorphus indicus
Genus: Common skinks
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Description General Info
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Description
Sphenomorphus indicus (Indian forest skink) is a species of skink.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Indian forest skink is primarily insectivorous, feeding on a variety of small arthropods. Its diet chiefly includes beetles, spiders, and centipedes, which it typically forages from leaf litter and under loose bark.
Appearance
The indian forest skink is a medium-sized lizard measuring up to 75 cm in length. It possesses a lean, moderately robust body covered in smooth, glossy scales. Its main body color is brown, with a white underside and distinctive dark stripes along its dorsal and sides. The indian forest skink's long, slender tail forms a significant portion of its total length. Subspecies and gender do not significantly alter the indian forest skink's appearance.
Behavior
Indian forest skink is a diurnal reptile, active during daytime and known for skulking behavior in leaf litter or under logs and debris. As a solitary animal, its behaviour is largely territorial, identifying and communicating their territories via pheromones. Its adaptation behavior for survival includes a camouflage design to blend with its natural habitat.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Common skinks Species
Indian forest skink 
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