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Tribolonotus gracilis is a species of skink endemic to New Guinea[1]and Australia. Most skinks are classified in one family, Scincidae for many years. However in recent studies there has been "evidence of different molecular phylogenies". Based on the classifications of S. Blair Hedges from the Department of Biology in the Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania, Tribolonotus gracilis is part of the sub-family Egerniide Welch. "Tribolonotus species also exhibit a threefold variation in adult size, ranging from 40 mm snout-vent-length (SVL, T. blanchardi) to 125 mm (T. ponceleti) and includes a mix of sympatrically and allopatrically distributed species."

Contents  [hide] 1 Habitat 2 Common names 3 Behavior 4 Reproduction 5 Captivity 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External links

Habitat[edit] Tribolonotus gracilis are found in New Guinea island in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. They live in tropical forests and have also been found in human-populated areas.[citation needed]The Red-eyed skinks that are known to live in New Guinea have been observed to be susceptible to a parasite called, Plasmodium tribolonoti; the parasite infests the skink on a cellular level.

Common names[edit] They are commonly known as red-eyed crocodile skinks, or, rarely, red-eyed bush crocodile skinks.

Behavior[edit] Tribolonotus gracilis is one of the few species of lizards that vocalize[1] when in distress. When startled, they tend to freeze and have been known to "play dead" (even when handled). They are very secretive animals and do not like to be handled or disturbed. Reproduction[edit]

Red-eyed crocodile skinks can be sexed using the pores on their front feet, as only males have these "pores". Females have only a single working ovary (right ovary), laying one egg at a time. The female often curls around the egg. They show tendencies for mother-child family groups. Male crocodile skinks will battle other males for females and females can be territorial as well. Captivity[edit]

Red-eyed crocodile skinks are popular in the pet trade but are still considered exotic pets. For captivity they require a large terrarium that can withstand high humidity that the species requires. For nutrient most red-eyed crocodile skinks eat a variety of insects such as fruit flies, mealworms, and small crickets. Like most species of reptiles in captivity, most reptiles need a calcium supplement with their regular food.[2] It was found that skinks easily produce vitamin D3Subscript text through UVB radiation than through dietary supplements. . References[edit] ^ Jump up to: a b c The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org. Jump up ^ Russell, Matt. "Crocodile Sking Animal Biography" (PDF). Animal Biography. Retrieved 26 January 2017. Further reading[edit] de Rooij N. 1909. "Reptilien. (Eidechsen, Schildkröten und Krokodile)." Nova Guinea 5 (3): 375-383. ("Tribolonotus gracilis, n. sp.", pp. 381–382). "Red Eyed Crocodile Skink (Tribolonotus gracilis) Care Sheet | Reptile Blog". www.kjreptilesupplies.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-26. External links[edit]

Wikispecies has information related to: Tribolonotus gracilis Caring for Your Red-Eyed Bush Crocodile Skink [1] [2] Categories: SkinksReptiles of New Guinea

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