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Rainbow skink

Lampropholis delicata

Photo by ChristianNZ
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Field Notes

Description:

From NZ DOC - "Plague skinks are native to Australia. They are small lizards, measuring about 3-4 cm long from nose to hind legs excluding the long thin tail. The skink is brown or grey-brown with a dark brown stripe down each side, and an iridescent rainbow or metallic sheen when seen in bright light."

Habitat:

Bush and urban gardens.

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PublishedJune 11, 2023

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