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The Keeled Indian Mabuya (Eutropis carinata) is a robust, diurnal skink native to South Asia, known for its shiny, bronze-brown body and keeled scales. Completely harmless and insectivorous, these agile "scramblers" are highly adaptable, frequently spotted basking in the sun or foraging through leaf litter in suburban gardens.
Physical Characteristics
Size: Adults grow to a maximum total length of 35–37 cm (about 10–14.5 inches), with the tail making up roughly 1.5 to 1.8 times their body length.
Appearance: They have a bronze, olive, or brown back with dark-brown lateral sides and a light dorsolateral line running from above the eye to the base of the tail.
The "Keeled" Scales: Each dorsal scale features a distinct, raised central ridge (keel), giving the skin a highly textured, ridged appearance.
