Reptiles and Frogs
Skinks
Sighting 4483778

Eulamprus tympanum

Southern Water Skink at Tennent, ACT

Eulamprus tympanum at Tennent, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 02:13 PM
Eulamprus tympanum at Tennent, ACT - 19 Apr 2023 02:13 PM
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Eulamprus tympanum wombey 20 Apr 2023
Eulamprus tympanum wombey 20 Apr 2023
Unverified JaneR 20 Apr 2023

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2 comments

wombey
   20 Apr 2023
It appears to have a white leading edge to the ear opening which would suggest tympanum, but keen to have Will agree first
WillO
   20 Apr 2023
Yes - agree with tympanum John. A good case where that character is helpful.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Apr 2023 02:13 PM Recorded on
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Species information

  • Eulamprus tympanum Scientific name
  • Southern Water Skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1897.44m Recorded at altitude

  • Synonyms

    Eulamprus tympanum tympanum

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