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Supralittoral Shinning-skink
Cryptoblepharus litoralis
Family :"Skinks"
 Scincidae
Description :Body 55mm. Greyish-brown, ragged-edged pale stripes from above eyes to tail. Forages for amphipods and other small marine animals in the intertidal zone at low tide.
Typical Habitat :Mangroves and beaches, on rocks and trees.
Distribution :Coast of north-eastern QLD., Torres Strait and the northern N.T. coast.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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