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Tiliqua rugosa

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Shingleback, Bobtail, Stump-tailed skink, Bogeyes, and the Pinecone or Australian sleepy lizard. Underside.

Habitat:

Coastal heath.

Notes:

One of many species of Blue-tongued skinks found in Australia.

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Tiliqua rugosa

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
lori.tas
Here's a photo of the same skink showing the upper-side: http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/1129/shinglebacktopside1000.jpg
peter
That little guy is so awesome, love the patterns!
lori.tas
Possibly the subspecies palarra.
Photographed
PublishedOctober 13, 2010

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