Speckle-lipped skink
A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas Scientific name : Trachylepis maculilabris Genus : Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Speckle-lipped skink, A species of Afro-malagasy mabuyas
Scientific name: Trachylepis maculilabris
Genus: Afro-malagasy mabuyas
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Description General Info
Description
Trachylepis maculilabris is a species of skink. Commonly referred to as the speckle-lipped skink, it can be found in nature in West Africa.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Speckle-lipped skink primarily feeds on small invertebrates, with a particular preference for insects and arachnids. It also consumes plant matter occasionally, incorporating seasonal fruits and leaves into its diverse diet.
Appearance
Speckle-lipped skink is a medium-sized skink with a slender, streamlined body covered in smooth, shining scales. Its skin displays a striking variation of brownish and greenish hues, often exhibiting a checkerboard pattern. This reptile has a long, tapering tail and a distinct black spot on the side of its head, behind its eye. Notably, both males and females share similar physical characteristics.
Behavior
Speckle-lipped skink is a typically diurnal reptile exhibiting serrated territorial behavior. It feeds primarily on insects, showing pronounced predilection for isopterans. Its solitary lifestyle is marked by keen territorial marking via scent glands located near its cloacal vent. Speckle-lipped skink is non-migratory and highly specialized for survival in arid habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Afro-malagasy mabuyas Species
Speckle-lipped skink 
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