Red Eyed Crocodile Skink
Red eyed crocodile skink is a type of skink found only in New Guinea. The species is known to vocalize when alarmed. It is crepuscular and spends rest of the time hiding. The skink is known to be shy and is a favored creature in the pet trade.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Suborder | Sauria |
Infraorder | Scincomorpha |
Family | Scincidae |
Genus | Tribolonotus |
Scientific Name | Tribolonotus gracilis |
Other Names | Red-eyed Bush Crocodile Skinks, Orange-eyed Crocodile Skink, Casque-headed Skink, Painted Skink, Helmeted Skink, Bush Crocodile |
Size | 8 to 10 in |
Weight | 36 to 45 g |
Color | Reddish brown with a orange ring encircling the eyes |
Distribution | New Guinea |
Habitat | Tropical forests, also found in human populated areas |
Diet | Insects |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | 1 egg |
Incubation Period | Around 70 days |
Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
Average Lifespan | 5 to 6 years in captivity |