Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Burton’s Legless Lizard Lialis burtonis | |
Photo courtesy of Garrie Douglas | |
Family : | "Legless Lizards" Pygopodidae |
Description : | Body 29cm, snout long and wedge shaped, tail is two and a half times longer than the body. Cream,grey, brown or black, sometimes with strips or spots. |
Typical Habitat : | Open forest, woodland and grasslands. |
Distribution : | All mainland states. In QLD., from Cooktown to Sarina. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (9) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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