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Apterygodon vittatum
Basic stats
Diet
Small invertebrates
Habitat
Tree trunks and low vegetation in forest
Range
Endemic to Borneo
Clutch size
2–4 eggs (typical for small tree skinks)
Incubation period
About 6–8 weeks (typical for small tree skinks)
Size
Small (SVL 5–7cm)
Weight
~4–8g
A small, slender, Bornean-endemic skink with fine longitudinal striping, found on tree trunks and low vegetation in forest.
Diurnal, feeding on small invertebrates, agile and fast-moving on bark, relying on speed rather than camouflage to avoid predators.
