Morethia boulengeri

2 Boulenger's Skink at Stromlo, ACT

Morethia boulengeri at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Nov 2019
Morethia boulengeri at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Nov 2019
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Morethia boulengeri 25 Nov 2019 WillO
Unidentified 25 Nov 2019 Christine

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Location is approximate. I heard a sound behind me, and turned and saw this very small skink looking rather awkward, but it did not move. I was not sure if it was stuck or hurt, so after a quick pic I put the camera away, and took a step toward it, and it immediately disappeared. Did not get to see upper surface or tail, but I'm guessing a Boulenger's Skink?

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WillO wrote:
   26 Nov 2019
Yes you are correct with the ID suggestion - Morethia boulengeri. This is a male showing the orange-reddish breeding colour on the throat.

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  • Morethia boulengeri Scientific name
  • Boulenger's Skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 822.55m Recorded at altitude
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