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Brahminy Skink

Mabuya carinata

Photo by rivu.ghorai
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Field Notes

Description:

It has shiny brown, olive or bronze above, darker spots often present. Flanks darker. A light band from behind the eye to the base of the tail. Lower parts white or yellow.

Habitat:

Primarily a ground dweller. Actively searches through the ground litter for prey. Often enters human houses. Mainly feeds on insects.

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PublishedMay 25, 2011

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