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Callose-palmed Shinning-skink
Cryptoblepharus plagiocephalus
Family :"Skinks"
 Scincidae
Description :Body 55mm, Greyish-brown, ragged-edged pale stripes from above eyes to tail, with brownish lower feet. Aboreal, found in crevices or under bark of trees when inactive, commonly inhabits buildings.
Typical Habitat :Woodland and open forest.
Distribution :From Cooktown to Bowen, across the N.T. to W.A. and western S.A.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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