Wildlifeof Singapore
Olive Tree Skink
Scincidae
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Dasia olivacea
Basic stats
Habitat
Semi-arboreal
Range
South-east Asia south of about 15°N
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 (Wikipedia, general species account).
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