Common blue-tongued skink
A species of Blue-tongued skink, Also known as Eastern blue-tongued lizard, Australian blue-tongued lizard Scientific name : Tiliqua scincoides Genus : Blue-tongued skink
Common blue-tongued skink, A species of Blue-tongued skink
Also known as:
Eastern blue-tongued lizard, Australian blue-tongued lizard
Scientific name: Tiliqua scincoides
Genus: Blue-tongued skink
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Description
Tiliqua scincoides (Common blue-tongued skink, common bluetongue) is a species of skink in the genus Tiliqua. It is native to Australia as well as to the Tanimbar and Babar Islands in the Maluku Province of Indonesia.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Common blue-tongued skink maintains a widely varied omnivorous diet, mainly consuming insects, snails, and small invertebrates. This species also feeds significantly on plant matter such as flowers, fruits, and leaves, ensuring nutritional diversity.
Appearance
Common blue-tongued skink is a medium-sized skink with a robust, elongated body and short legs. Its skin is covered in heavy, glossy scales that are predominantly blue-tongue with varying shades of grey, brown or green. Distinctive features include a large head, sharp teeth and an unusually large, blue tongue. There are minimal visual differences between males and females or different age groups.
Behavior
Common blue-tongued skink is a solitary reptile primarily known for its distinctive startle behavior. Upon feeling threatened, it exhibits 'tail autotomy', where the tail continues to wriggle, distracting predators. Primarily diurnal, they have a slow foraging lifestyle feeding on insects, fruits, and vegetation. Common blue-tongued skink typically exhibit territory marking behaviors such as head bobbing and body pushing.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Blue-tongued skink Species
Common blue-tongued skink 
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