Lampropholis delicata

Delicate Skink at Michelago, NSW

Lampropholis delicata at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2017
Lampropholis delicata at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2017
Lampropholis delicata at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2017
Lampropholis delicata at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2017
Lampropholis delicata at Michelago, NSW - 26 Oct 2017
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Identification history

Lampropholis delicata 12 Nov 2017 wombey
Lampropholis delicata 11 Nov 2017 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. These skinks were in between the rocks amongst bark/leaf litter and logs. 40-50mm in length. Very iridescent colours, particularly blue and reds.

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WillO wrote:
   12 Nov 2017
Yes that is the correct identification - L. delicata. Just as well you took the series of photos.

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 26 Oct 2017 12:46 PM Recorded on
  • Illilanga Recorded by

Species information

  • Lampropholis delicata Scientific name
  • Delicate Skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1377m Recorded at altitude
  • 361 images trained Machine learning

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