Side-barred Delma (species: Delma grayii) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Delma grayii
Side-barred Delma


©Brad Maryan: Side-barred Delma (Delma grayii)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Pygopodidae
Genus Delma
Species Delma grayii
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Distinguishing features

Often confused with snakes but unlike snakes its tail is longer than its head and body (never so with snakes). The tail is fragile (can be dropped when in shock). A snake tail is not fragile.

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Endemic to Western Australia. Found in heaths and low scrub on near-coastal white or yellow sandplains.

Chronotypes

diurnal (active during the day)

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