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Solomon Islands Skink

Corucia zebrata

The Solomon Islands Skink is a big, friendly lizard that loves to climb trees. It has smooth, shiny scales and a long tail that helps it balance while it explores its home in the forest.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Solomon Islands Skink is a large, sturdy lizard with distinctive rough, keeled scales that give it a bumpy texture. Its body is typically bright green to olive, often mottled with darker green or black patches, while its belly is a pale cream or yellow. It possesses a long, muscular prehensile tail.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassSquamataOrderLacertiliaFamilyScincidaeGenusCorucia
Solomon Islands Skink
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Solomon Islands Skink

Category

Reptiles

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby skinks are born huge, sometimes over a third of their mother's body length!

Solomon Islands Skinks are one of the few reptiles known to form small family groups!

These skinks have special bumpy scales that help them blend in perfectly with tree bark!

They are the largest skink in the world, growing to be longer than a human arm!

Special abilities

Ability

Live Birth

Solomon Islands Skink can give live birth to a single, well-developed baby, ensuring it has a strong start.

Ability

Specialized Teeth

Solomon Islands Skink has unique multi-cusped teeth that help them efficiently grind down tough plant material.

Ability

Nocturnal Navigator

Solomon Islands Skink has excellent nocturnal vision that helps them navigate and forage for food in the dark.

Measurements & details

Length
60-85 cm
Weight
0.5-1.5 kg
Lifespan
10-25 years
Top Speed
8 km/h

Diet & Feeding

This large skink is a herbivore, munching on leaves, fruits, and flowers high in the trees.

Primary Foods

  • Leaves
  • Fruits
  • Flowers
  • Shoots

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Solomon Islands Boa

Candoia carinata

Juvenile skinks can be preyed upon by native snakes in the canopy.

eaten by

Sanford's Sea-eagle

Haliaeetus sanfordi

Younger skinks can be snatched by large birds of prey.

depends on

Wild Fig Tree

Ficus septica

Relies on rainforest trees for food, shelter, and cover.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and don't try to touch wild skinks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Solomon Islands Skink?

60-85 cm

How much does Solomon Islands Skink weigh?

0.5-1.5 kg

How long does Solomon Islands Skink live?

10-25 years

How fast can Solomon Islands Skink move?

8 km/h

What does Solomon Islands Skink eat?

This large skink is a herbivore, munching on leaves, fruits, and flowers high in the trees.

Where is Solomon Islands Skink usually found?

Forests

How does Solomon Islands Skink hunt?

Foraging

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