Blotched Blue-tongue

Blotched Blue-tongue
Blotched Blue-tongue
Blotched Blue-tongue
Blotched Blue-tongue
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Tiliqua nigrolutea

Body is very dark above with light patches. Up to 25 cm long from snout to vent.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Lizard
Biology

Viviparous (live young).
Distinctive Markings

Blue tongue. Blotched pattern on body.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Scincidae
Genus
Tiliqua
Species
nigrolutea

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

Blotched Blue-tongue's are slow-moving with the impressive defense display of hissing, sticking out their tongue and lunging at threats.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Omnivore, feeding on fruits, flowers and other plants, as well as slow-moving animals such as snails.
Habitat

Found in wet and dry sclerophyll forests, montane woodlands and coastal heaths.
Native Status
Native to Australia