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Snake-eyed Skink, Adam’s

Cryptoblepharus adamsi


Maximum Snout Vent Length – 37mm

Endemic to Queensland’s northern coast and ranges from Cairns region to around Bowen

A small active arboreal skink of open forests, woodlands and park and gardens. Like snakes, Snake-eyed skinks have fixed clear scales across their eyes hence their common name.

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 Bogie River by Graham Armstrong

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