Eastern robust slider
A species of Lerista Scientific name : Lerista punctatovittata Genus : Lerista
Eastern robust slider, A species of Lerista
Scientific name: Lerista punctatovittata
Genus: Lerista
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Description General Info
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Description
The eastern robust slider (Lerista punctatovittata) is a species of skink found in Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Eastern robust slider primarily subsists on a diet of small arthropods. Its elongated body enables it to delve into leaf litter, efficiently hunting for beetles, spiders, and insect larvae, contributing significantly to its nutrition intake.
Appearance
Eastern robust slider is a small, slender lizard with a long body and smooth scales. Its colour ranges from soft grey to pale brown, often showcasing a pattern of darker vertical stripes extending into dots on the sides. Its head is distinguished by a pointed snout and light-coloured dash marks on its upper lip. There is little to no variation in size or colouration due to age or gender.
Behavior
Eastern robust slider exhibits a predominantly solitary lifestyle, spending its days burrowed within sandy substrates. Utilizing its lenticular body for effective burrowing, it forages for small invertebrates below the surface. These creatures exhibit minimal territorial behavior due to their concealed, independent nature.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Lerista Species
Eastern robust slider 
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