Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink
A species of Blue-tongued skink, Also known as Adelaide pygmy bluetongue Scientific name : Tiliqua adelaidensis Genus : Blue-tongued skink
Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink, A species of Blue-tongued skink
Also known as:
Adelaide pygmy bluetongue
Scientific name: Tiliqua adelaidensis
Genus: Blue-tongued skink
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Description
The Adelaide pygmy blue-tongue skink or pygmy bluetongue (Tiliqua adelaidensis) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species was previously thought to be extinct and only rediscovered in 1992.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink primarily feeds on plant matter native to its region, mainly incorporating native fruits, leaves, and flowers into their diet. It has a preference for soft, juicy plant materials.
Behavior
Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink is a crepuscular, largely terrestrial species, noted for their basking behaviour during daylight hours. They’re solitary and skittish, often retreating rapidly under rocks or into burrows when startled. Primarily insectivorous, they show preference for snails and insects. Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink exhibits tail autotomy as a defense mechanism against predators, and their bright blue tongues function as a surprise visual deterrent.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Blue-tongued skink Species
Adelaide pigmy blue-tongue skink 
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