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Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink
About Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink
The Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink is a crocodile-like lizard native to Papua New Guinea. This lizard species has a different reproduction from other lizard species, where females will lay eggs one by one and will lay eggs for about 6 to 10 weeks during the breeding season between December and March. On the other hand, these scaly-skinned animals will squawk or chirp when they feel threatened.
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Common Name
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Red-eyed bush crocodile skink, Orange-eyed crocodile skink, Tribbie
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Tribolonotus gracilis
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Species
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Tribolonotus gracilis
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Genus
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Tribolonotus
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SubFamily
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Phasianinae
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Family
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Scincidae
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SuperFamily
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Scincoidea
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SubOrder
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Sauria
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Order
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Squamata
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink |
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Color
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Black
Dark Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Spiny Scales
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Min Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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1.3 lbs |
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Max Weight
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1.6 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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15 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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75°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Peat Moss
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Protective
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Burrowing
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Red-Eyed Crocodile Skink. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Grasslands
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Country
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Papua New Guinea
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