Threats
In some places, the number of emerald skinks had declined rapidly within decades. Researchers suggested that urban development might have reduced their food supply.
Scientific Name
Lamprolepis smaragdina
Other Common Name(s)
Emerald Tree Skink, Green Tree Skink, Emerald Green Skink
Body Length
Up to 28 cm
Habitat
Tropical rainforests and shrublands
Diet
Insects, flowers, nectars, fruits and bird eggs
Fun Facts
Emerald skinks live on trees primarily and forage within the leaf debris in the crevices among tree trucks and branches.
Although they are commonly called the emerald skinks, not all are emerald green. Individuals from different regions show slight variations in body colour. Researchers have identified more than 10 distinct colour types, in which some are bright green, some are olive green and some are brown.
Distribution
Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as island countries located at Western and Southern Pacific Ocean, such as Marshall Islands and Micronesia
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
In some places, the number of emerald skinks had declined rapidly within decades. Researchers suggested that urban development might have reduced their food supply.
