Tiliqua rugosa konowi
A species of Blue-tongued skink Scientific name : Tiliqua rugosa konowi Genus : Blue-tongued skink
Tiliqua rugosa konowi, A species of Blue-tongued skink
Scientific name: Tiliqua rugosa konowi
Genus: Blue-tongued skink
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Description
Tiliqua rugosa konowi exhibits a fascinating behavior called 'thanatosis', or playing dead, when threatened. This intriguing defensive mechanism startles predators, offering tiliqua rugosa konowi a chance to escape. Additionally, tiliqua rugosa konowi plays a key role in its ecosystem by consuming large amounts of insects and snails, functioning as natural pest control and aiding in maintaining balance within their ecological community.
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Tiliqua rugosa konowi primarily feeds on plant material, with particular preference for the leaves of shrubs and grasses. In addition, it has been known to occasionally consume invertebrates, especially beetles.
Appearance
Tiliqua rugosa konowi is a mid-sized lizard with a broad, flat body and short, robust legs. Its distinctive feature is its dark-blue or slate-grey, heavily wrinkled skin, which is rough and rugged. Adults have a yellowish-brown or olive underbelly. No significant differences due to age, gender, or subspecies are notable apart from juveniles being lighter in color.
Behavior
Tiliqua rugosa konowi exhibits solitary, nocturnal behavior, often hiding under rocks or vegetation. It is a sit-and-wait predator, mainly feeding on invertebrates. This species is known to display a unique defensive mechanism by inflating its body and displaying its blue tongue when threatened. Tiliqua rugosa konowi does not possess territorial behavior, permitting overlapping home ranges.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Blue-tongued skink Species
Tiliqua rugosa konowi 
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