Noronha skink
A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas Scientific name : Trachylepis atlantica Genus : Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Noronha skink, A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Scientific name: Trachylepis atlantica
Genus: Afro-malagasy mabuyas
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Photo By Carolina Sallouti Allegrini , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The Noronha skink (Trachylepis atlantica) is a species of skink from the island of Fernando de Noronha off northeastern Brazil. It is covered with dark and light spots on the upperparts and is usually about 7 to 10Â cm (3 to 4Â in) in length. The tail is long and muscular, but breaks off easily. Very common throughout Fernando de Noronha, it is an opportunistic feeder, eating both insects and plant material, including nectar from the Erythrina velutina...
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Noronha skink primarily feeds on arthropods, with a significant preference for ants and beetles. These nutritious invertebrates have a vital role in fulfilling its high protein requirements, making noronha skink a dedicated insectivore.
Appearance
The noronha skink is a small, slender lizard. Its scaly skin is heavily strengthened and interspersed with remarkable irregular rosette patterns in striking hues of brown and dark green. This animal has a long tail and distinct eye ridges, while the large, round scales on its back and the smaller, smoother scales on its belly differentiate it. There are no prominent variations in visual appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Noronha skink is a solitary skink species showcasing crepuscular activity patterns. Notably adept at burrowing, it primarily seeks refuge under island-specific flora during inactive periods. Feeding primarily on ants and termites, it exhibits adaptive foraging strategies. No marked territorial behavior has been observed in this species.
Population
Stable
Photo By Carolina Sallouti Allegrini , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Afro-malagasy mabuyas Species
Noronha skink 
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