Chalcides ocellatus
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| Chalcides ocellatus Forsskål, 1775 |
Chalcides ocellatus, or Ocellated Skink is a species of skink found in Greece, southern Italy, Malta, and parts of northern Africa.[1][2]
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As an adult, it generally reaches about 6 to 12 inches of length and has a small head, cylindrical body, and five toes on each foot. They are very agile and are often found in arid areas.[3] It is strongly related to Chalcides colosii, and C. colosii was formerly considered a subspecies of it.[4] C. ocellatus is notable for the presence of ocelli and for its wide variety of coloration patterns. It preys on various insects, including those with hard exoskeletons, arachnids, and small lizards, including its own young.[citation needed] In captivity it also eats sweet fruits, boiled eggs and pieces of meat. Females of the species give birth to live young.
[edit] References
- ^ Amphibians and Reptiles of Europe
- ^ Arikan, et al. "An Investigation on the Blood-Serum Proteins of Chalcides ocellatus (Sauria: Scincidae) Populations from Southern Anatolia." Tr. J. of Zoology 22 (1998) 175-177.
- ^ Fauna Import UK
- ^ Schleich, Hans-Hermann, et al. Amphibians and Reptiles of North Africa: Biology, Systematics, Field Guide. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1996.
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