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Shade Skink
Saproscincus basiliscus
Family :"Skinks"
 Scincidae
Description :Body 5cm. Light brown to red brown with or without black and light brown flecks, black stripe from nostril to base of tail, pale spot on rump. Skink which is found in ground litter in rainforest.
Typical Habitat :Rainforest.
Distribution :Cape Tribulation to Mt. Elliot.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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