About Trachylepis sechellensis (Duméril & Bibron, 1839)
Trachylepis sechellensis, commonly called the Seychelles skink or Mangouya, is a species of skink belonging to the family Scincidae. This species is endemic to the Seychelles. Within the Seychelles, it can be found on Mahé and its surrounding islets, Silhouette, Praslin, North, Aride, Cousin, Cousine, Curieuse, La Digue, Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur, Félicité, Frégate, plus some additional islands. It has also been introduced to the Amirantes Islands in the southern Seychelles. The Seychelles skink occurs from sea level up to 550 m (1,800 ft) in elevation. It is commonly found in woodland, shrubby areas, plantations, parks, gardens, mangroves, and urban locations. Like other skinks, this species shares the general skink form: it resembles other lizards but has no distinct neck and has a long tail that can be shed easily. The Seychelles skink feeds on insects including flies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles, and caterpillars. This species reproduces by laying clutches of eggs.
