451 observationsLeast Concern
Azure-tailed Skink
Emoia impar
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Scincidae ›Genus: Emoia
About
Emoia impar, also known as the dark-bellied copper-striped skink, or the azure-tailed skink (not to be mistaken with Emoia cyanura, also known as the azure-tailed skink), is a species of skink that is widespread in the Pacific, especially Polynesia and Micronesia. While common throughout its range, it is threatened by habitat loss, invasive species, and sea level rise due to global warming. It was also formerly a naturalized species in the Hawaiian Islands, most likely introduced...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Azure-tailed Skink is Emoia impar.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
- Azure-tailed Skink belongs to the genus Emoia.