Additional Info

• Class:Reptilia
• Family:Scincidae
• Scientific Name:Lamprolepis smaragdina philippinica (Mertens 1928)
• Common Name:Emerald Tree skink
• Description:This lizard has an emerald green head and upper body and a brownish lower body. This arboreal species is often observed basking or foraging on trees during the daytime. It is not unusual to find several individuals on a single tree.
• Ecological Role:It is a carnivore that controls the population of its prey species such as insects and smaller skinks. It also serves as prey for larger animals.
• Distribution:Southeast Asia and Oceania.