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Little Brown Skink

Scincella lateralis

The Little Brown Skink is a small, shiny lizard that loves to hide in leaves and grass. It has a long body and a tiny head, making it very cute and quick!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Little Brown Skink is a slender, glossy lizard with smooth, shiny scales. It typically has a bronzy-brown back and a distinct dark stripe running along each side, from its snout to its tail. Its belly is usually a paler, yellowish-white color.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyScincidaeGenusScincella
Little Brown Skink
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Little Brown Skink

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Female skinks sometimes guard their eggs until they hatch, being a super mom!

Little brown skinks can find their way home even after being moved!

Their scales are so shiny, they look almost like tiny, living jewels!

When they burrow into soil, they wiggle their bodies like a miniature snake!

Special abilities

Ability

Tail Escape Artist

Little Brown Skink can drop its tail to confuse predators, giving it a chance to escape danger when threatened.

Ability

Leaf Litter Camouflage

Little Brown Skink has a camouflaged body that helps them blend perfectly into leaf litter, making them hard to spot.

Ability

Super Smooth Slider

Little Brown Skink has super smooth, shiny scales that help them slip through tight spaces and leaf litter quickly.

Measurements & details

Length
7-14 cm
Weight
0.001-0.005 kg
Lifespan
1-4 years
Top Speed
3 km/h
Clutch Size
1-6
Incubation
21-28 days

Diet & Feeding

Tiny insectivores, they munch on small bugs, spiders, and other little invertebrates found on the ground.

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Beetle larvae
  • Spiders
  • Isopods
  • Small crickets

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a skink, watch it from a distance and don't try to catch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Little Brown Skink?

7-14 cm

How much does Little Brown Skink weigh?

0.001-0.005 kg

How long does Little Brown Skink live?

1-4 years

How fast can Little Brown Skink move?

3 km/h

What does Little Brown Skink eat?

Tiny insectivores, they munch on small bugs, spiders, and other little invertebrates found on the ground.

Where is Little Brown Skink usually found?

Grasslands

How does Little Brown Skink hunt?

Foraging

How many eggs does Little Brown Skink lay?

1-6

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