Robust Ctenotus

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Robust Ctenotus - Peter Robertson | Robust Ctenotus - The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries/McCann

Ctenotus robustus

Brown in colour with a wide dark mid-ventral line running from the nape to the tail. This stripe is bordered by a narrow off white line. A narrow pale shoulder stripe is bordered by a dark streak. Sides are brown with pale spots. Grows to 110 mm from snout to vent.

Details
Type
Reptile
Group
Animals
Lizard
Other Common Names
Large Striped Skink, Eastern Striped Skink, Striped Skink
Biology

Oviparous (egg laying). Lay up to 6 eggs in a clutch.
Distinctive Markings

Comb-like projections at ear opening.
Taxonomy
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Scincidae
Genus
Ctenotus
Species
robustus
Widely distributed throughout Victoria except for the Dividing Range and Gippsland.

Source: Atlas of Living Australia

This skink is found in all mainland states.

Interesting Facts
Diet

Omnnivore. Primarily ants but occasionally spiders, grasshoppers, termites, beetles and flies. In addition, small amounts of vertebrate and plant material.
Habitat

Sandy heaths to rocky outcrops.
Native Status
Native to Australia