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Red-throated Rainbow Skink
Carlia rubrigularis
Family :"Skinks"
 Scincidae
Description :Body 6cm. Grey brown with darker and lighter flecks, head lighter than body. Breeding males have red chin and throat.
Typical Habitat :Rainforest, mainly along tracks, creeks and clearings.
Distribution :Cooktown to Townsville.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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