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Scientific Name : Lampropholis guichenoti Common Name : Garden skink Description : A small slender skink, up to 90mm long. back is grey-brown, with a darker stripe dwn the centre and scattered whitish flecks. There is a faint blackish band along the upper flanks. The top of the head is chestnut, merging into the back colour through the neck region. Habitat : Wet and dry schlerophyll forests. Often seen in gardens. Distribution : South East Australia, from South Queensland to South Australia. In the park, often seen in the Fosters Gully area, particularly near the propagation centre. Family : Scincidae

Available Images View At 50% | View At 100% Garden skink, on Stringybark Ridge.