Striped skink
Introduction: There are 4 subspecies of Striped skink with 2, (Mabuya striata striata) and (Mabuya striata sparsa) found in Namibia. The former is larger than the latter and the colouration varies slightly. They are active climbers, foraging on rocky outcrops, houses and on trees. Their habitat is varied and includes mango swamp to arid savannah.
Distribution: M.s striata are found in Northern Namibia including Etosha National Park, Zambezi Region (formerly the Caprivi Strip), Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The range of M.s sparse are in the south of the country including Keetmanshoop and the Great Karasberg Mountains.
Diet: Feeds on small insects such as moths and beetles and other small invertebrates.
Colouring: The head is orange-brown with a yellow-orange throat. The back is pale-grey, with faint side stripes and a white belly.
Breeding: Females give birth to between 3 and 5 babies.
Size: Max SVL 110mm.
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