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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 |
Additional info .. | locations seen (7) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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