Ocellated Skink
Chalcides ocellatus
28.4961, 34.5144
Field Notes
Description:
"As an adult, it generally reaches about 6 to 12 inches of length and has a small head, cylindrical body, and five toes on each foot. They are very agile and are often found in arid areas. C. ocellatus is notable for the presence of ocelli and for its wide variety of coloration patterns. It preys on various insects, including those with hard exoskeletons, arachnids, and small lizards, including its own young." ~wiki
Habitat:
"C. ocellatus is considered to be a generalist species and can be found in a wide variety of environments, such as farmland and gravel deserts around the Mediterranean coast. Its main escape tactic from predators is to run behind vegetation, most likely because it is not suited to run very fast." ~wiki
Notes:
found dead in my garden
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Chalcides ocellatus
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PublishedAugust 11, 2014
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