Prehensile | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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Scientific name: Corucia zebrata

diet: Herbivore

range:Western Asia

habitat:Dry Forests, Rainforests

You may see this species in a reptile habitat along the Wieland Wildlife Home Boardwalk; prehensile-tailed skinks may also be seen seasonally in Scaly Slimy Spectacular. You also might meet one at one of our evening events, at a pop-up animal encounter during your Zoo visit, or if you register for one of our education programs.

General Information:

The prehensile-tailed skink is also known by several other names, such as the monkey-tailed skink and the Solomon Island skink. Their namesake tail makes up about half of their total body length. In the wild, these herbivorous lizards eat a variety of fruits and leafy plants, including some that are hazardous to most other animals...