Saproscincus mustelinus
Weasel Skink at Hughes, ACT
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| Saproscincus mustelinus | WillO | 19 Apr 2020 | |
| Saproscincus mustelinus | TexanReptilian | 19 Apr 2020 |
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I found this little fella while gardening
1 comment
19 Apr 2020
Thank you for submitting that photo. You id is correct. As far as we can work out this species is not native to the ACT. Instead it has been brought in to Canberra hidden in cracks in firewood or amongst nursery supplies and plants from the coastal areas to the east of the ACT. It has never been found in suitable moist forested habitat for this species in the ACT such as occurs at Tidbinbilla and Namadgi. An attractive little skink that is a harmless addition to Canberra gardens.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.102635-35.331123
- Altitude 635.5m
- Places Hughes, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 19 Apr 2020 04:02 PM Recorded on
- TexanReptilian Recorded by
- Male Gender
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- TexanReptilian Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Saproscincus mustelinus Skinks Reptiles and Frogs
Species information
- Saproscincus mustelinus Scientific name
- Weasel Skink Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1424.5m Recorded at altitude
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