Tiliqua gigas gigas
A species of Blue-tongued skink Scientific name : Tiliqua gigas gigas Genus : Blue-tongued skink
Tiliqua gigas gigas, A species of Blue-tongued skink
Scientific name: Tiliqua gigas gigas
Genus: Blue-tongued skink
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Description
Tiliqua gigas gigas emits a stunningly effective foul-smelling secretion from its tail when threatened, a vital defense mechanism against predators. This omnivore, with an impressive range extending from Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, plays a significant ecological role by controlling insect populations and maintaining balance in the food chain.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Tiliqua gigas gigas is primarily an omnivorous creature, with a significant preference for plant-based food. Its diet predominantly consists of folivorous material like leaves, fruits, and flowers, while also occasionally feeding on invertebrates for additional protein requirements.
Appearance
Tiliqua gigas gigas is a sizeable, robust-bodied skink with sleek, thick, and shiny skin. Its body displays vivid bluish-purple hues, often accented with streaks of silver or grey. Males are typically larger than females, with broader heads and slimmer bodies. The creature features small, dense scales, and although it lacks distinctive appendages like wings or horns, it possesses a strong, muscular tail.
Behavior
Tiliqua gigas gigas manifests a diurnal lifestyle, primarily engaging in foraging during daylight hours. It exhibits a largely solitary behavior but displays sociability when it comes to mating or nesting. Their territorial instinct is demonstrated through unique postures and signals. Tiliqua gigas gigas has a remarkable ability to change its body color for camouflage, a key survival adaptation in its native habitat.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Blue-tongued skink Species
Tiliqua gigas gigas 
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