Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Legless Lizard, Single Striped Delma Delma labialis | |
Family : | "Legless Lizards" Pygopodidae |
Description : | Vulnerable. Body 10cm, tail 4 times longer than body, snout rounded. Grey to reddish brown, pale vertical bars on face and neck with a thin dark line along each side of tail. Legless lizards are closely related to geckos. |
Typical Habitat : | Open forest. Legless lizards are only found in Australia and New Guinea. |
Distribution : | Rollingstone to Bowen. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Vulnerable |
NCA : | Vulnerable |
Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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