Many-lined Sun Skink
About the Many-lined Sun Skink in Singapore
Last updated 29 May 2026
The Many-lined Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata) is one of the most abundant and frequently encountered lizards in Singapore. They are ground-dwelling residents that thrive in open habitats, forest edges, and along nature park trails.
Identifying features
Check out some identifying features of the Many-lined Sun Skink!
The Many-lined Sun Skink features a robust, cylindrical body covered in keeled, incredibly glossy bronze-brown scales. The species exhibits sexual size dimorphism, with males being generally larger and possessing larger heads but shorter abdomens compared to females. Additionally, their relatively short legs compared to their long bodies give them a slightly snake-like movement when traveling through grass.
Habitat and ecology
As their name implies, they love the sun! They are diurnal and spend hours basking on warm rocks, concrete paths, or logs to raise their body temperature before actively hunting through the leaf litter for insects, spiders, and even small frogs.
Did you know?
Unlike the vast majority of local lizards that lay eggs, the Many-lined Sun Skink is viviparous! This means the embryos develop inside the mother’s body before the mother gives birth to several fully formed baby skinks directly onto the forest floor.
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