Wright's skink facts for kids
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Wright's skink (scientific name: Trachylepis wrightii) is a type of lizard. It is also sometimes called Wright's mabuya. This skink belongs to the Scincidae family, which includes many different kinds of skinks.
This special lizard lives only in the Seychelles islands. When an animal or plant lives only in one specific place, it is called endemic. There are two known types, or subspecies, of Wright's skink.
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About Wright's Skink
What's in a Name?
The scientific name wrightii was given to this skink to honor Edward Percival Wright. He was an Irish naturalist, which means he studied nature and animals.
Where It Lives
Wright's skink is found only in the Seychelles. These are a group of islands in the Indian Ocean.
Its Home
This skink likes to live in certain places. Its natural habitats are dry forests and dry shrubland. These are areas with trees or bushes that do not get a lot of rain.
What It Looks Like
Wright's skink is a fairly large and strong lizard for its kind. It can grow to be about 14 centimeters (about 5.5 inches) long. This measurement is taken from its snout (nose) to its vent (the opening near its tail). This is called its snout-to-vent length (SVL).
Reproduction
Scientists are still learning about Wright's skink. The exact way this skink reproduces is not yet known.
Different Types of Wright's Skink
There are two recognized subspecies of Wright's skink. A subspecies is a group of animals within a species that has small differences, often because they live in different areas.
- Trachylepis wrightii ilotensis
- Trachylepis wrightii wrightii (This is the main type, also called the nominotypical subspecies.)
