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Gravenhorst's mabuya
A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas Scientific name : Trachylepis gravenhorstii Genus : Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Gravenhorst's mabuya, A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Scientific name: Trachylepis gravenhorstii
Genus: Afro-malagasy mabuyas
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Description
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Gravenhorst's mabuya (Trachylepis gravenhorstii) is a species of skink found in Madagascar.
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General Info
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Lifespan
8-10 years
Diet
Gravenhorst's mabuya predominantly feeds on arthropods, with a marked preference for insect larvae. This skink species also consumes spiders, centipedes, and occasionally fruits, signaling an omnivorous diet.
Appearance
The gravenhorst's mabuya is a medium-sized skink with a streamlined body and smooth, overlapping scales. It typically exhibits a light brown or bronze coloration, adorned with darker longitudinal stripes that extend from the head to tail. Some individuals may also feature a bluish tint on their tails. No significant disparities exist in the physical traits of different ages, sexes, or subspecies.
Population
Stable
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Afro-malagasy mabuyas Species
Gravenhorst's mabuya