Sudan mabuya
A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas Scientific name : Trachylepis brevicollis Genus : Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Sudan mabuya, A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Scientific name: Trachylepis brevicollis
Genus: Afro-malagasy mabuyas
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Description
The short-necked skink or Sudan mabuya (Trachylepis brevicollis) is a species of skink found in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.
General Info
Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Sudan mabuya adheres primarily to an omnivorous diet. It feeds on insects, particularly ants and termites, various plant matter such as leaves, fruits, and seeds, but also shows a preference for small invertebrates and reptile eggs.
Appearance
Sudan mabuya is a relatively small skink, measuring around 7 cm in length. It has a cylindrical body, covered by glossy, scaly skin. It includes the rich coloration of warm brown on the top, seamlessly changing into lighter underparts. Females and males have similar appearances, and there are no remarkable age-based variations. The body finishes in a tapered long tail which is significantly darker than the rest of the body.
Behavior
Sudan mabuya is a diurnal species displaying agility and adaptiveness in a variety of terrains. It has a predominantly insectivorous diet, often observed deftly chasing after arthropod prey. Being territorial, it defends its habitat vigorously. Sudan mabuya has a solitary lifestyle, with minimal social interactions, typically observed only during the breeding season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Afro-malagasy mabuyas Species
Sudan mabuya 
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