Cryptoblepharous virgatus
(Cream-striped shining-skink)
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FAMILY |
Scincidae |
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Species |
Cryptoblepharous virgatus |
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Common name |
Cream-striped shining-skink |
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Main colour |
Body dark brown with longitudinal stripes |
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Body size |
Snout to vent 4 cm |
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Location |
Townsville |
Description
The skink has a dark brown body with cream and black stripes extending from near the eye to the base of the tail. An ear opening is present, and the eyes are covered by a transparent immovable scale.