Eastern Robust Slider

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Akash Samuel | David De Angelis

Lerista punctatovittata

Body is fawn to brown above and on the sides. Dark spots down body and tail. White or pale yellow underneath. Small elongated skink. Short limbs. Very short toes. Smooth scales. Body length up to 10.5 cm.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Lizard
Biology

Oviparous (egg laying).
Distinctive Markings

Long tail as thick as the body. Forelimb with one or two digits and hind limb with two digits.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Scincidae
Genus
Lerista
Species
punctatovittata

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

The Eastern Robust Slider burrows in loose soil under logs, debris and rocks. Rarely encountered on the surface.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore, insects
Habitat

Found in dry forest, woodland, mallee and mulga scrub.
Native Status
Native to Australia