Telfair’s Skink
The Telfair’s skink is native to a very limited area in Mauritius. They are characterized by their unique almost cylindrical body and short legs and tail. They have been declared as a ‘vulnerable’ species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Scincidae |
| Genus | Leiolopisma |
| Species | L. telfairii |
| Scientific Name | Leiolopisma telfairii |
| Other Names | Round Island skink |
| Length/Size | 30–40 cm (12–16 in), including tail |
| Body Coloration | Base color is brownish gray, mottled with dark brown spots; small scales exhibits iridescence when light is reflected |
| Range/Distribution | Only limited to the Round Island of Mauritius |
| Habitat | Arboreal forest areas |
| Diet/Food | Seeds, fruits, insects, and small lizards; also practice cannibalism, killing their own young for eating them |
| Clutch Size | Average of 6 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable (IUCN 2.3) |
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Published on January 17th 2019 by staff under Skinks. Article was last reviewed on 10th January 2019.
