Reptiles and Amphibians Database .. detailed information | |
Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard Tiliqua scincoides | |
Easter Blue-tongued Lizard | |
Family : | "Skinks" Scincidae |
Description : | Body 30cm. Tail 15cm. Short legs. Grey brown with irregular dark bands on back and tail, with a light blue toungue. Diurnal. Eats fruits, flowers, snails, insects and carrion. Live bearing, up to 25 in a litter. |
Typical Habitat : | Open forest, woodland, grassland and coastal heaths. Rest in hollow logs and ground litter, ground dwelling. |
Distribution : | Northern and eastern mainland, except arid interior. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (3) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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