Lamprolepis smaragdina
Scinque émeraude arboricole (Lamprolepis smaragdina)
Pays d'origine
Biomes
- Tropical forests
- Sub-tropical forests
Notes sur l'habitat
Mostly found in dense foliage in tropical and subtropical forests. They can sometimes be found in agricultural areas such as plantations.
Traits écologiques
Taille adulte
Mâle : ><0.5-1 cm
Femelle : 1.5-2.5 cm
Females are bigger than males
Espérance de vie
En nature : 1 ans
En captivité : 1.5-2 ans
Caractéristiques distinctives
- Bright green or brown coloration
- Large black eyes rimmed in yellow
- Smooth, dark-edged scales
- Sexual di-morphism ( females are larger)
- Mimic natural photoperiod and seasonal variations to induce breeding behavior
- Maintain high humidity and good ventilation to prevent respiratory issues
- Provide live plants for microfauna and climbing
- Use fine misting system for hydration
- Overcrowding
- Insufficient ventilation leading to fungal infections
- Feeding inappropriate prey size
- Lack of UVB leading to MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease)
- Incorrect temperature gradients or humidity levels causing stress or shedding problems
- Skipping calcium/Vitamin supplementation
Espèces similaires
Sources : Wikipedia Lamprolepis smaragdina, Reptile-Database, TheGreenGecko.org, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15603053, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20274490, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42741217, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45376623, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45376624, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116848567, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=129822317, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=129822319, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144695781, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147108601
Généré le 12/03/2023
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