Subphylum Vertebrata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Class Sauropsida Family Scincidae | |
Similar Eutropis quadricarinata, Eutropis dissimilis, Eutropis trivittata, Eutropis macularia, Eutropis rugifera | ||
Eutropis madaraszi, also known as Sri Lanka bronze mabuya, Sri Lanka bronze skink, or (ambiguously) spotted skink, is a species of skink endemic to island of Sri Lanka.
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Habitat and distribution
A widespread terrestrial skink reported from both wet and dry zones. Known localities include Colombo, as well as around Kala Wewa, and Madatugama.
Description
Body slender. Midbody scale row 32. Dorsum brown, with a dark line along the flank. Venter unpatterned creamy.
Ecology and diet
Found in elevations up to 800m, in rock crevices, under leaf litter or under logs, and seen basking at midday.
References
Eutropis madaraszi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA