Mabuya quinquetaeniata (Lichtenstein, 1823)

2000.14.7

Information

Medium-sized skink. Females and juveniles dark brown with five very conspicuous white, cream or bluish stripes on back, young animals have bright blue tails. Mature males have pale brown back with series of large, dark blotches separated by white spots. Underside whitish or cream. Length up to 25 cm.