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Robust Ctenotus
Ctenotus robustus
Family :"Skinks"
 Scincidae
Description :Body 11cm. Black olive to brown, broad pale edged black stripe along centre, dark edged white stripes from eyes to tail, sides dark brown to black with a row of small pale spots.
Typical Habitat :Beach dunes and heaths, wet and dry forest, savannah and mallee woodlands. When disturbed takes refuge in short, shallow burrows under ground debris.
Distribution :Coastal northern, eastern and southern Australia.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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