Liopholis montana (Mountain Skink, Tan-backed Skink)

Common name: Tan-backed Skink. SVL 70mm

The Tan-backed Skink, or Mountain Skink, is one of eleven Australian species in the genus Liopholis (previously Egernia). Liopholis is included in Egernia Group of skinks which also includes blue-tongues and other genera. Body shape of Liopholis is squarish in cross-section. Two other skinks in this genus are found in the Canberra region. To distinguish them see description of White’s Skink. Endangered in Australia (EPBC Act).

Distribution: Confined to Alpine areas in ACT, NSW and Victoria. Sensitive Species List ACT.

Liopholis montana is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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