Prehensile tailed skink is a type of skink found only in the Solomon Islands. It is the largest known surviving species of skink. The species is arboreal, nocturnal and herbivorous. The skink is known to live in social groups.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Sauria |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Subfamily |
Lygosominae |
| Genus |
Corucia |
| Scientific Name |
Corucia zebrata |
| Other Names |
Solomon Islands Skink, Monkey-tailed Skink, Zebra Skink, Giant Skink, Monkey Skink |
| Size |
Around 32 in |
| Weight |
14 – 28 oz |
| Color |
Dark green with patches of light brown or black; underside is light yellow to various shades of green |
| Distribution |
Solomon Islands |
| Habitat |
Primary and secondary tropical forests |
| Diet |
Leaves, flowers, fruits, growing shoots of different varieties of plants |
| Predators |
Large birds of prey, introduced cats |
| Breeding Season |
Year round |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous (producing young ones by means of eggs hatched inside the body of the parent) |
| Litter Size |
1 (rarely 2) |
| Gestation Period |
6 to 7 months |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 15 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Not Listed |
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