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Hannah’s Shadeskink

Saproscincus hannahae


Maximum Snout Vent Length – 38m

Endemic to the Mackay/Whitsunday/Isaac region, from Mt Dryander to Sarina.

An inhabitant of shady habitats such as rainforests and moist well vegetated shady creek-lines. Somewhat cryptic and secretive in behaviour. Egglayers, laying clutches of 2 eggs during the breeding season.

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 by Paul Horner  @ Conway Range

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