This lizard lives on the ground and is diurnal. It feeds mainly on insects and other small arthropods, but also eats some plant material. It is probably preyed on by the invasive small Indian mongoose (Urva auropunctata) which has been introduced to the island. A study of anti-predator behaviour among these lizards showed that those that lived in more open, exposed locations, tended to display such traits as longer limbs and faster sprint speeds.
