Eulamprus heatwolei
Yellow-bellied Water Skink at Kambah, ACT
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| Eulamprus heatwolei | wombey | 11 Feb 2026 | |
| Unverified | TimL | 11 Feb 2026 |
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I believe that different species of skinks are capable of reproduction by laying eggs, by live birth (viviparous), and by a combination of both. I've only seen the egg laying process so far. These images appear to show a recent live birth. The small skink was wet and shiny and there was a wet patch on the adjacent path. The larger adult remained on the path briefly before taking off into the undergrowth followed by the smaller skink. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.909667-35.462482
- Altitude 759.9m
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Kambah, ACT
Sighting information
- 2 Abundance
- 22 Jan 2026 11:54 AM Recorded on
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Species information
- Eulamprus heatwolei Scientific name
- Yellow-bellied Water Skink Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1619.1m Recorded at altitude
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5 / 7
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