Three-toed Earless Skink

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©James Booth

Hemiergis decresiensis


Body is light brown to brown. Very elongated body. Small limbs. Long tail. Yellow underneath. Drops its tail easily.


Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Biology

Viviparous (live young).

Distinctive Markings

Three small toes on each limb.

Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Scincidae
Genus
Hemiergis
Species
decresiensis

The Three-toed Earless Skink is a burrowing skink.


Interesting Facts
Diet

Carnivore, insects

Habitat

Found in damp areas, in moist litter, under rocks and fallen timber.

Native Status
Native to Australia