Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink)

Common name: Three-toed Skink. SVL 50mm; Total length 250mm

Three-toed Skink is one of five species that belong to the Hemiergis genus, which is part of the Sphenomorphus Group of skinks. Hemiergis are sometimes referred to as earless skinks or reduced limb skinks.

The Three-toes Skink as the name implies has three toes on each limb. With reduced limbs they are almost legless.

They are largely grey or brown in colour with a bight yellow belly. They largely lived underground and while commonly are rarely seen.

Distribution: Probably common throughout region.

Hemiergis talbingoensis is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  Albury, Wodonga

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Species information

  • Hemiergis talbingoensis Scientific name
  • Three-toed Skink Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1305.51m Recorded at altitude
  • 130 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Hemiergis decresiensis Hemiergis decresiensis talbingoensis

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