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Elegant Mabuya, Madagascar skink in Kirindi Found on the forest floor of Kirindi, a relatively common skink in Madagascar, the Elegant mabuya. I had to capture it in a hurry as they are very quick, so the focus is a little off. Elegant Mabuya,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar,Trachylepis elegans Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Elegant Mabuya, Madagascar skink in Kirindi

Found on the forest floor of Kirindi, a relatively common skink in Madagascar, the Elegant mabuya. I had to capture it in a hurry as they are very quick, so the focus is a little off.

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This species is endemic to Madagascar where it is widespread in the north, west, centre and south of the island, from 15 to 850 m asl.(source: IUCN)

Similar species: Snakes And Lizards
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 20, 2013. Captured Sep 18, 2012 10:13.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO560
  • 500mm