Chalcides simonyi facts for kids
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The Fuerteventura skink (Chalcides simonyi) is a type of lizard that belongs to the skink family. Skinks are a large group of lizards, and the Fuerteventura skink is one of them. It's a small, smooth-scaled reptile found only on a few islands.
Where Did Its Name Come From?
The Fuerteventura skink's scientific name, simonyi, honors a naturalist named Oskar Simonyi. He was a scientist from Vienna who lived from 1852 to 1915.
Where Do Fuerteventura Skinks Live?
This special skink lives only on two islands in the Canary Islands. These islands are called Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. You won't find it anywhere else in the world!
What Kind of Home Do Skinks Like?
Fuerteventura skinks enjoy living in several different places. They like areas with warm shrubland and plants typical of the Mediterranean region. They also live in temperate grasslands and rocky areas. Sometimes, you can even find them in urban areas or on pastureland.
