Littoral Whiptail-skink

Emoia atrocostata, commonly known as the littoral whiptail-skink, mangrove skink, or littoral skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It inhabits mangroves, back-beach vegetation and rocky shorelines. It is semi-aquatic and forages in tidal pools.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Littoral Whiptail-skink being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Cryptoblepharus litoralis
• Cryptoblepharus novocaledonicus
• Cryptoblepharus poecilopleurus
• Trachylepis atlantica
• Concinnia tenuis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Reptilia

Order

Squamata

Family

Scincidae

Genus

Emoia

Species

Emoia atrocostata

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