Arkys alticephala (High-headed Arkys)

This species is one of several in this family which are highly camouflaged - in this case, camouflaged to look like bird droppings. They are very small (5-7mm)

Arkys alticephala is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Bird dropping camouflage

Species information

Arkys alticephala Scientific name
High-headed Arkys Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 858m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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