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Snake-eyed Skink

Cryptoblepharus virgatus

Photo by Kaushik
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Amazing creature, by its movements it looks like a transition between a snake and a lizard. It's about 3 inches long and very skittish.

Habitat:

Commonly found in backyards and woods, eats small insects.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Ashish
Hi Kaushik.. Nice spotting.. Its interesting reptile seen on tree bark... Please edit your spottings and add habitat where you spotted. Also try to add spotting experience will be helpful to know about this Organism.. Welcome to Project Noah..!!!
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PublishedNovember 23, 2011

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