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Eutropis rudis
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Leaf litter and low vegetation in lowland forest
Range
Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia
Clutch size
3–5 eggs (typical for Eutropis)
Incubation period
About 6–8 weeks (typical for Eutropis)
Size
Medium (SVL up to 9cm)
Weight
~8–15g
A ground skink marked with dark banding across the body, found in leaf litter and low vegetation in lowland forest.
Diurnal, foraging for invertebrates on the forest floor, generally fast and alert when approached.