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Pseudemoia pagenstecheri

2 Grassland Tussock-skink at Durran Durra, NSW

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri at Durran Durra, NSW - 29 Jan 2023
Pseudemoia pagenstecheri at Durran Durra, NSW - 29 Jan 2023
Pseudemoia pagenstecheri at Durran Durra, NSW - 29 Jan 2023
Pseudemoia pagenstecheri at Durran Durra, NSW - 29 Jan 2023
Pseudemoia pagenstecheri at Durran Durra, NSW - 29 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Pseudemoia pagenstecheri 29 Jan 2023 wombey
Unidentified 29 Jan 2023 JossB

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User's notes

Found deceased on edge of track. Second one found close by. Snout-vent length 61 mm, 5 fingers, 5 toes.

2 comments

   29 Jan 2023
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WillO wrote:
   30 Jan 2023
A good regional record - this is a grassland and open grassy heathland species. Many records are from alpine/subalpine grasslands but it also occurs in naturally open frost-hollow and natural grasslands (e.g. on basalt) in the Monaro - Canberra region.

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Location information

Species information

  • Pseudemoia pagenstecheri Scientific name
  • Grassland Tussock-skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 29 Jan 2023 06:26 PM Recorded on
  • JossB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Deceased Animal health

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