Reptile
Emerald Tree Skink
Lamprolepis smaragdinaAlso known as Green Tree Skink
The Emerald Tree Skink is a sleek arboreal lizard, often bright green above with a long tail and smooth scales. It moves rapidly along trunks and branches while hunting small invertebrates.
Arboreal LizardSmooth ScalesInsect Hunter
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyCrickets, Beetles, Spiders
Predators
- Snakes
- Raptors
- Domestic cats
ThreatsForest loss, pet collection, and predation by introduced animals
HabitatsTropical forest, coconut groves, gardens, and wooded settlements
Life spanOften 7 to 12 years
Classification
- FamilyScincidae
- GenusLamprolepis
- SpeciesLamprolepis smaragdina
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not grab the tail; watch from beside the trunk.
Responsible observation
- Trunks: Scan sunny bark and branch junctions for movement.
- Approach: Stay still because the skink retreats rapidly when chased.
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