Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Robust Rainbow Skink Carlia schmeltzii | |
Family : | "Skinks" Scincidae |
Description : | Body 69mm. Olive-brown, flanks grey-brown, paler bronzy-brown on head, back with scattered darker and paler flecks, lower flanks paler brown with scattered pale spots. Breeding male with lower flanks red. |
Typical Habitat : | Open eucalypt forest and woodland, mainly amoung rock outcrops and stony hills. |
Distribution : | Weipa to Coff's Harbour. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (8) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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