Eutropis tytleri
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Eutropis tytleri

Eutropis tytleri (common name: Tytler's mabuya) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Andaman Islands, India.

Animal name origin

E. tytleri is named after British naturalist Robert Christopher Tytler, who probably collected the type.

Appearance

A large species of skink, E. tytleri may attain a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 15 cm (5.9 in). The tail is long, from 1.5 to 2.2 times SVL. Dorsally, it is bronzish brown. Ventrally, it is light yellow. E. tytleri is thought to be the largest extant skink species native to the Indian subcontinent.

Distribution

Geography

The preferred natural habitat of E. tytleri is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 150 m (490 ft).

Habits and Lifestyle

E. tytleri is crepuscular. It has been observed climbing tree trunks to a height of 3 m (9.8 ft), and is also active on the ground.

Diet and Nutrition

E. tytleri preys upon insects, frogs, and small reptiles.

Mating Habits

The mode of reproduction of E. tytleri is unknown.

References

1. Eutropis tytleri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutropis_tytleri

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