Common Sun Skink

Eutropis multifasciata

Description

Eutropis multifasciata, or often called garden lizard. The characteristics possessed by this lizard, namely that its body has a shiny brownish green base color characterized by slippery cycloid scales, and there is a pattern of yellowish or orange stripes on the right and left sides of its body. To distinguish the sex, it can be seen through the type of neck and base of the tail, but it can also be seen from the hemipenis if the individual is male. Male neck types usually look more muscular than females, while females look widened only at the base of the tail, and males look large from tip to base.

Population Size

Stable

WEIGHT​

30.5 g

LENGTH

250 mm - 300 mm

Ca

Carnivore

Di

Diurnal

Te

Terrestrial

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Reptilia

ORDER

:

Squamata

FAMILY

:

Scincidae

GENUS

:

Eutropis

SPECIES

:

Eutropis multifasciata

Distribution

In Bali it is found in plantations and secondary forest, and low montane forest in areas with high rainfall, at an altitude of 100 – 1400 masl.

Geography

CONTINENT : Asia

COUNTRIES : Nicobar Islands, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Karakelang Islands, and Salibabu Islands.

Habits and Lifestyle

Bronchocela jubata can generally be found in low bushes or hidden in lush trees. It is often seen falling from a bush or tree while chasing after its prey, although it will quickly run back into the nearest bush or tree. To catch prey, this species generally stays and waits at the top of the tree, or sway slowly as if swaying in a gust of wind. It is also common to find the use of household electric cables to cross from one place to another.

Lifestyle

Terrestrial, Sun Loving, Basking

Biome

Tropical Forest

Climate Zone

Tropical

Diet and Nutrition

The Common Sun Skink prey more on small insects in the form of ants, termites and flies. In addition, lizards also prey on small frogs, as well as other reptiles such as lizards and other types of lizards that are smaller, or small lizards that have just been born. It has even been seen eating leftovers of rice and meat.

Diet : Carnivore

Mating Habits

Reproduction Season : –

Incubation Period : –

Independent Age : At Birth

Baby Name : –

Baby Carrying : 1-8

Population

Population Status : Least concern (LC)

NE

DD

LC

NT

VU

EN

CR

EW

EX

Population threats​

There appear to be no major threats to this widespread and adaptable species.

Population number​

This species has been rated as Least Concern in terms of its wide distribution, abundance in range, ability to occupy a variety of habitats including modified areas, lack of major threats and occurrence in a large number of protected areas.

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Reference

  1. Eutropis multifasciata on The IUCN Red List site
  2. Somaweera, R. 2017. A Naturalist’s Guide To The Reptiles and Amphibians of Bali. John Beaufoy Publishing, Oxford, England.
  3. McKay, J.L. 2006. Reptil and Amphibi di Bali. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida, USA.