Red-eyed crocodile skink
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Red-eyed crocodile skink | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Scincidae |
Genus: | Tribolonotus |
Species: | T. gracilis
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Binomial name | |
Tribolonotus gracilis |
Tribolonotus gracilis, commonly known as the red-eyed crocodile skink, is a species of skink that is sometimes kept as an exotic pet. The species is endemic to New Guinea, where it lives in a tropical rainforest habitat. It was first described by Nelly de Rooij in 1909.[1]
Behavior
Tribolonotus gracilis is one of the few species of skinks that vocalize[1] when in distress. When startled, they tend to freeze and have been known to "play dead" (even when handled).[2]
Reproduction
The red-eyed crocodile skink's sex can be identified by the white pads, or pores, on their hind feet. Only males have these "pores".[3] Females have only a single working ovary (right ovary), laying one egg at a time.[citation needed] The female often curls around the egg and will aggressively defend it when approached by a perceived threat. If the egg gets uncovered, the female will cover it back up.[4] Male crocodile skinks will battle other males.
Captivity
Red-eyed crocodile skinks are available in the pet trade, but most are wild-caught rather than captive-bred.[citation needed] Handling is typically very stressful for this species and therefore discouraged.[5]
References
- ^ a b c The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ "Red eyed Crocodile Skink care". CHICAGO EXOTICS ANIMAL HOSPITAL. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ^ https://www.herpcenter.com/lizard-care-sheets/red-eyed-crocodile-skink-care-sheet/
- ^ Hartdegen, Ruston W.; Russell, Matthew J.; Young, Bruce (2001-07-18). "Vocalization of the Crocodile Skink, Tribolonotus Gracilis (De Rooy, 1909), and Evidence of Parental Care". Contemporary Herpetology: 1–6. doi:10.17161/ch.vi1.11956. ISSN 1094-2246.
- ^ Healey, Mariah. "Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink Care Sheet". ReptiFiles. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
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Further reading
- de Rooij N. 1909. "Reptilien. (Eidechsen, Schildkröten und Krokodile)." Nova Guinea 5 (3): 375-383. ("Tribolonotus gracilis, n. sp.", pp. 381–382).Error: "Q2000955" is not a valid Wikidata entity ID.
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