Peter’s Banded Skink
Peter’s Banded Skinks are lizards found in a limited region in Africa. They are known for their bright coloration and are popular as house pets.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Reptilia |
Order | Squamata |
Family | Scincidae |
Genus | Scincopus |
Species | S. fasciatus |
Scientific Name | Scincopus fasciatus |
Length/Size | 8 to 10.5 inches |
Body Coloration | Light yellowish orange body with 8 black to dark brown horizontal patches from head to tail tip |
Range/Distribution | Sahel Desert region in Northern Africa |
Habitat | Dry sandy and rocky areas |
Diet/Food | Omnivorous diet, from insects and arthropods to leafy greens |
Breeding Season | Winter |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
IUCN Conservation Status | Data Deficient |
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Published on January 16th 2019 by staff under Skinks. Article was last reviewed on 10th January 2019.