General Description
Body light to dark brown with dark spots that form narrow lines from head to tail tip. Black stripes across the lips, Up to 10 cm long (snout-vent).
Biology
These skinks burrow in sand for shelter. They eat small invertebrates, and the females lay eggs.
Distribution
Eastern mainland Australia.
Habitat
Dry sandy areas.
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Animal Type
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Brief Id
Brown body, black spots on scales in lines, short black stripes across lips.
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Diet Categories
Invertebrates, Insects
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Least Concern
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Taxon Name
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Scientific Author
(Günther, 1867)
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Common Name
Spotted Burrowing Skink
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Other Names
Eastern Robust Slider
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Species Name
punctatovittata