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Eastern Water Skink
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- Order: Squamata (scaled reptiles)
- Suborder: Lacertilia (=Sauria) (lizards)
- Family: Scincidae (skinks)
- Genus: Eulamprus
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Scientific Name: Eulamprus quoyii
(Dumeril and Bibron, 1839) |
| Habitat: Varies from
rain forest to dry woodlands. Favors vegetation near rivers. |
Eu="true, well," lamprus=ancient
Greek dance/music instructor
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| Length: Approximately 8-10
inches. |
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| Food: Opportunistic;
eats plant and animal matter. |
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I saw this skink roaming the grounds of Australia
Zoo (it wasn't part of the exhibits). Thanks to Mark
Straughen of Sydney for identifying it for me! |
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