May 19 , 2021
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- It is a new species of an Asian gracile skink that has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore.
- This species is only the third skink species discovered from mainland India in the last millennium.
- The reptile has a slender body of just about 7 cm and is sandy brown in colour.
- Most skinks are diurnal and are non-venomous.
- Skinks are known to feed on insects such as termites, crickets and small spiders.
- It is currently classified as a vulnerable species.
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