Red-throated Ground Skink — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

Eutropis rugifera

Diet

Small invertebrates

Habitat

Leaf litter in lowland forest

Range

Borneo

Clutch size

3–5 eggs (typical for Eutropis)

Incubation period

About 6–8 weeks (typical for Eutropis)

Size

Medium (SVL up to 8cm)

Weight

~7–12g

A ground skink with a reddish throat patch, particularly bright in breeding males, found in leaf litter in lowland forest.

Diurnal, foraging for small invertebrates on the forest floor, similar in general habits to other Eutropis ground skinks.

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