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Emoia atrocostata
| Family Name: | Scincidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Reptile) |
| Common Name: | Mangrove Skink |
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Description
| Size | 26 cm |
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| Description | Moderately slender body covered in smooth, overlapping scales. Greyish brown back, Bluish with a vague black stripe along the sides. Dorsal surface covered with whitish spots. Ventral surface orange in some individuals. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Diurnal, terrestrial and semi-arboreal. Feeds largely on invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans. |
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| Habitats | Mangroves, Rocky Shore |
| Distribution | In Singapore, Found in Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve. Distributed throught insular Southeast Asia and the tropical parts of the western Pacific. |
| Nature Reserves | Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Rare |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Endangered (EN) [2008] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2012. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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