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Variable skink

Trachylepis varia

Photo by KateBraun
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Field Notes

Description:

A predominanty red-brown skink, with regular black markings on the back and a white stripe from the nose, running along its side.

Habitat:

Rocky bank of seasonal river in savanna/woodland

Notes:

Observed at Hyaena Pool, Mlawula Nature Reserve.

Reference Links:

Swaziland's Reptiles Database

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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