Discover the Mochlus simonettai, or Simonetta’s skink, a vibrant insectivorous species native to East Africa's humid tropical rainforests, known for its striking coloration and exceptional camouflage. With a length of up to 20 cm, this diurnal skink plays a crucial role in regulating insect populations while facing threats from habitat loss.
Tag: forest habitat preservation
Letheobia pallida
Discover the remarkable Letheobia pallida, a slender, pale snake native to the humid tropical rainforests of West Africa, known for its unique subterranean lifestyle and diet of small invertebrates. This intriguing species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, helping control pest populations while navigating its intricate burrow structures.
Lankascincus merrill
<p><b>Lankascincus merrill</b> is a small, agile skink native to the rainforests of Sri Lanka, recognized for its slender body, smooth scales, and nocturnal behavior. This vulnerable species plays a critical role in controlling insect populations while thriving in humid, dense vegetation within its forest habitat.</p>
Dravidoseps kalakadensis
Discover the Dravidoseps kalakadensis, also known as the Kalakad Dravidian skink, a unique insectivorous species thriving in the lush forests of the Western Ghats, India. With its striking coloration and impressive climbing abilities, this vulnerable skink plays a vital role in regulating insect populations and maintaining ecological balance.
Cnemaspis biocellata
Introducing the Cnemaspis biocellata, a vibrant species of gecko native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its distinctive biocular spots and agile movements. Found in humid tropical forests, this nocturnal insectivore plays a crucial role in its ecosystem while facing vulnerabilities due to habitat loss.