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Rainbow Skink, Lined

Carlia Jarnoldae


Snout Vent Length – 49mm

Endemic to north-east Queensland

Occurs in grassy woodlands amongst rocky terrain in the north of this region as far south as the Andromache River.

Breeding males are distinctively patterned contrasting the much less ornate females.

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 1 Male from Bogie River by Graham Armstrong; Photo 2 Female from Andromache River by Paul Horner

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