ABOUT
About Amami Short-legged Skink
Total length 9-12 cm (snout-vent length 4.2-6.9 cm). A species endemic to Japan, distributed on Takeshima, Iojima, and Kuroshima in the Osumi Islands, the Tokara Islands, and the Amami Islands. A small skink with a long body and short legs; the tail makes up about half of its total length. It lives on the damp forest floor, moving quickly among fallen leaves and the gaps between stones. It is most often seen in the daytime on sunny days from spring to autumn. It was formerly known in Japanese as Heriguro-hime-tokage.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
