Delma sp. (genus)

A legless lizard at Symonston, ACT

Delma sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Nov 2018
Delma sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Nov 2018
Delma sp. (genus) at Symonston, ACT - 1 Nov 2018
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Delma sp. (genus) 3 Feb 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Delma impar 1 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 1 Nov 2018 AaronClausen

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Shed skin only

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WillO wrote:
   6 Nov 2018
It is often possible to identify skin sloughs to species. This sloughed skin was found at a known D. impar location. However in this case location may not be able to assist with separating Delma inornata from the suggested species D. impar as both species occur in the Gungahlin region. Both species overlap in mid-body scale row counts (D. impar 13-16 and D. inornata 11-16). A prenasal suture is present in D. inornata and not in D. impar which has fused nasal and supralabial; it would be helpful to examine the skin with that in mind. What would be needed is for some one to carefully collect the skin slough and making sure the head is collected as well. The skin can then be carefully floated in warm water before close examination with the help of a hand lens.

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