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African striped skink

Trachylepis striata

Description:

This skink is brown or bronze colored with two yellowish stripes that run lengthwise on either side of the spine. Both sexes grow to a length of 25 cm. Their tails are often missing due to predators.

Habitat:

In the frontyard of an office building

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African Striped Skink
Trachylepis striata


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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia

Spotted on Feb 21, 2011
Submitted on Mar 16, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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