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Diamond-shielded Sunskink

Lampropholis adonis


Maximum Snout Vent Length – 50mm

Endemic to se and central Queensland rainforests. Prefers moist habitats –  e.g.  Eungella and Conway Range. The individual above has previously damaged its tail and has re-grown an additional tail stub from the break. Most skinks can undergo tail loss and regrowth – a process known as Autotomy.

For a detailed description of this species please refer to A Field Guide to Reptiles of Queensland by Steve K. Wilson

Classifications: Reptiles
Family: Scincidae
Information sources: Photo taken at Preston by Paul Horner

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