Beccari's Water Skink — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

Tropidophorus beccarii

Diet

Invertebrates

Habitat

Rocks beside forest streams

Range

Borneo

Clutch size

3–5 eggs (typical for Tropidophorus)

Incubation period

About 6–8 weeks (typical for Tropidophorus)

Size

Small-medium (SVL 7–9cm)

Weight

~8–15g

A semi-aquatic skink named after the Italian naturalist Odoardo Beccari, found on rocks beside forest streams.

Diurnal, foraging for invertebrates along the stream edge, and a capable swimmer, diving into water to escape disturbance.

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