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Trachylepis Sechellensis
The Seychelles skink (''Trachylepis seychellensis'') also known as the Mangouya, is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to the Seychelles. Distribution and habitat The Seychelles skink is Endemism, endemic to the Seychelles where it is found on islands of Mahé (and nearby islets), Silhouette, Praslin, North, Aride, Cousin, Cousine, Curieuse, La Digue, Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur, Félicité, Frégate and some other islands. It has been introduced into the Amirantes Islands in the southern Seychelles. It occurs from sea level to elevations of up to . It is common in woodland, shrubby areas, plantations, parks, gardens, mangroves and urban locations. Ecology Skinks are similar in appearance to other lizards but lack necks and have long tails that are easily shed. The Seychelles skink feeds on such insects as flies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars. This species reproduces by producing clutches of eggs. Status The Seychelles skink is a very a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List or Red Data Book, founded in 1964, is the world's most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. It uses a set of precise criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. With its strong scientific base, the IUCN Red List is recognized as the most authoritative guide to the status of biological diversity. A series of Regional Red Lists are produced by countries or organizations, which assess the risk of extinction to species within a political management unit. The aim of the IUCN Red List is to convey the urgency of conservation issues to the public and policy makers, as well as help the international community to reduce species extinction. According to IUCN the formally stated goals of the Red List are to provide sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
