Western Limestone Ctenotus (species: Ctenotus australis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Ctenotus australis
Western Limestone Ctenotus


©Brad Maryan: Western Limestone Ctenotus (Ctenotus australis)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Scincidae
Genus Ctenotus
Species Ctenotus australis
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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

It is quite large for a ctenotus. It is a light brown colour, but over this is a complex, prominent pattern of black, white and brown stripes. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 10 cm (Head+body)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Chronotypes

diurnal (active during the day)

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