Fire Skink
Fire skink is a species of large skink native to Western Africa. The species is diurnal and is known to be shy and reclusive. It is primarily insectivorous.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Scincidae |
| Subfamily | Scincinae |
| Genus | Lepidothyris |
| Scientific Name | Lepidothyris fernandi |
| Other Names | True Fire Skink, Togo Fire Skink, African Fire Skink |
| Size | Up to 37 cm |
| Color | Bright red with black and white spots along the sides; back is bronze to golden while the tail is black with tiny white spots |
| Distribution | Guinea, East of Zaire, Uganda, Angola, Kenya |
| Habitat | Rainforests, open woodlands and scrub along the edges of grasslands |
| Diet | Insects like crickets |
| Breeding Season | Early spring to middle of Autumn |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 5 to 9 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 40 to 50 days |
| Average Lifespan | 15 to 20 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not Evaluated |
Fire Skink Pictures Gallery
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- African Fire Skink
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- Baby Fire Skink
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- Fire Belly Skink
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- Fire Skink Habitat
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- Fire Skink Images
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- Fire Skink
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- Fire Skinks
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- Images of Fire Skink
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- Lepidothyris Fernandi
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- Pictures of Fire Skink
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- Togo Fire Skink
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- True Fire Skink
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- Fire Skink Enclosure
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- Fire Skink Tank
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- Fire Skink Care
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- Fire Skink Eggs
