Wildlifeof India
Olive Tree Skink
Skinks & Lacertids
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Dasia olivacea
Basic stats
Habitat
Semi-arboreal
Range
South-east Asia south of about 15°N, including India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The olive dasia, or olive tree skink, is a semi-tree-dwelling skink native to South-east Asia. Mature individuals have a green back with bronze scales toward the flanks and 12 bands of eye-like spots running from side to side. The head is mainly dark olive-green with black markings, and the underside of the head is bluish to yellowish green (Wikipedia, general species account).
It is found south of approximately 15°N in South-east Asia, including parts of Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Borneo, Bali, Java and Sumatra, as well as India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Reptile Database lists the Nicobar Islands for India.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Olive Tree Skink live in?
- Semi-arboreal
- Where is the Olive Tree Skink found?
- South-east Asia south of about 15°N, including India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands