South China forest skink 
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Scientific name: Sphenomorphus Incognitus
Common name: Bao's Lizard

Features: The South China forest skink has a maximum body length of about 8cm and a tail length that can be up to 1.5 times its body length. The lizard's underside is white, its back is grayish-brown, and it has dark, black stripes running along both sides that originate from its snout and eyes and extend all the way to its tail.
Behavior: South China forest skinks are diurnal reptiles that feed primarily on insects and other small invertebrates. They are active on the fringes of forests, in thin bushes, and on exposed rocks and gravel located in muddy areas. Their tails are easily detachable.
Habitat: South China forest skinks can only be found in Taiwan's Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung Counties.
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