Liopholis whitii

1 White's Skink at Tharwa, ACT

Liopholis whitii at Tharwa, ACT - 21 Jan 2016
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Identification history

Liopholis whitii 14 Dec 2016 GeoffRobertson
Liopholis whitii 14 Dec 2016 GeoffRobertson
Liopholis whitii 25 Feb 2016 calyptorhynchus

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MichaelMulvaney noted:

26 Feb 2016

One of only a few records of the Tan-backed Skink in the ACT. The Canberra Nature Map records are giving us a better understanding of its local distribution

2 comments

   26 Feb 2016
White's skink has distinctive pattern on its back. I am jealous as I have never seen this animal.
wombey wrote:
   12 Dec 2016
I am not convinced this is montana. The pale vertical stripe edged with black can be clearly seen above the forelimb which is diagnostic for whitii. Also there are populations of whitii for which the dorsal region can be entirely without pattern. Comments please!!!!

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  • Liopholis whitii Scientific name
  • White's Skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1468.5m Recorded at altitude
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