Sharp-lipped mabuya
A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas Scientific name : Trachylepis acutilabris Genus : Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Sharp-lipped mabuya, A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Scientific name: Trachylepis acutilabris
Genus: Afro-malagasy mabuyas
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Description General Info
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Description
The wedge-snouted skink (Trachylepis acutilabris) is a species of skink.
General Info
Lifespan
10-20 years
Diet
Sharp-lipped mabuya mainly subsists on small invertebrates, with a strong preference for arachnids and insects. Its diet also includes gastropods, vital for their calcium content to maintain robust skeletal health.
Appearance
Sharp-lipped mabuya is a moderate-sized skink with a slender body, smooth scales and a pointed snout. Its coloration ranges from copper-brown to dark brown, usually with subtle stripes or flecks of lighter color. It features a long tail, often slightly longer than the body itself. There are no significant differences in appearance based on age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
Sharp-lipped mabuya typically forage during early morning and late afternoon. Notable for its solitary and territorial behavior, this species employs visual and physical aggression towards intruders. Survival in arid habitats is facilitated through its behavioral adaptations like refuge-seeking during hot desert days.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Afro-malagasy mabuyas Species
Sharp-lipped mabuya 
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