Tiliqua gigas keiensis
A species of Blue-tongued skink Scientific name : Tiliqua gigas keiensis Genus : Blue-tongued skink
Tiliqua gigas keiensis, A species of Blue-tongued skink
Scientific name: Tiliqua gigas keiensis
Genus: Blue-tongued skink
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Description
Tiliqua gigas keiensis hails from environments replete with lush foliage and uses this to advantage in evasive behaviors; a nimble climb up a tree or a quick dart into leaf litter can make the creature practically invisible. Adept at foraging, it uses its blue tongue as a prehensile tool to procure a varied diet spanning from insects to flora, demonstrating significant flexibility in its feeding strategy and resilience in changed ecosystems. Its robust nature and solitary tendencies are key ecological facets.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Tiliqua gigas keiensis primarily consumes a diet rich in vegetation and invertebrates, demonstrating a preference for leafy greens and small insects. This includes a significant proportion of beetles and caterpillars.
Appearance
Tiliqua gigas keiensis is a large skink, with a thick, elongated body and small legs. It possesses a distinctively vibrant skin, often strikingly patterned in orange and black. This reptile has a stout body with a blunter, broader head than other species. Its scale-covered tail is strong and muscular, used for fat storage. There are no distinctive changes in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Tiliqua gigas keiensis is notable for its unique defensive behavior, which entails rolling into a tight spiral when threatened. This predominantly diurnal species exhibits a solitary lifestyle, only interacting with others during mating season. Additionally, it frequently exhibits an exploratory foraging behavior in searching for a varied diet, marking its territory via scent glands.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Blue-tongued skink Species
Tiliqua gigas keiensis 
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