Threats
Red-eyed crocodile skinks will be threatened if they continue to lose their habitats to deforestation.
Scientific Name
Tribolonotus gracilis
Other Common Name(s)
Orange-eyed Crocodile Skink, New Guinea Crocodile Skink
Body Length
Up to 25 cm
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
Fun Facts
Red-eyed crocodile skinks often hide beneath rocks and logs on the forest floor. They hunt at dawn and dusk.
The females lay only one egg at a time, allowing them to devote all their care to that egg. With an armour of thick skin and pointed scales, they will defend their egg by covering it. They may also squeak and bite the enemy.
Distribution
Northern part of New Guinea
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Red-eyed crocodile skinks will be threatened if they continue to lose their habitats to deforestation.
