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Eastern Striped Skink

Trachylepis striata

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This skink is brown or bronze coloured with two yellowish stripes that run lengthwise on either side of the spine. Both sexes grow to a length of 25 cm.

Habitat:

Mlawula Nature Reserve

Notes:

Outside the main gates to Mlawula Nature Reserve

Reference Links:

Trachylepis striata, Swaziland's Reptiles Database

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Striped Skink

Trachylepis striata

Reference Link
KateBraun
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Comments (4)
pamsai
And I've sorted out my Swaziland photos at last. 6 DVD's worth. I'll send them to you when I find someone to burn them !!
KateBraun
I'm finally catching up on some of the id's, will have more for you soon.
KateBraun
Most likely Striped Skink (Trachylepis striata) http://www.sntc.org.sz/reptiles/speciesinfo.asp?spid=71

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Mlawula Nature Reserve
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Swaziland Guide
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PublishedApril 19, 2014

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