Shingleback (species: Tiliqua rugosa) in Gundabooka NP (Gaia Guide)
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Tiliqua rugosa
Shingleback


©Brad Maryan: Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa)

©Matthew Smith: Two Shinglebacks (Tiliqua rugosa)

©David Cook: Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa) subspecies asper.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Squamata
Family Scincidae
Genus Tiliqua
Species Tiliqua rugosa

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 31 cm (Head + Body)

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Ubiquitous in semi- rural areas such as the Swan Coastal Plain. It is one of the few species of reptile tat has benefited from disturbance of natural habitats

Chronotypes

diurnal (active during the day)

Diet

Omniverous.

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References

  • Smith, L., R. Johnstone and G.M. Storr (1999). Skinks of Western Australia: Revised edition 1999 294 pp., 36 pl. Western Australian Museum, Francis Street, Perth, W.A. 6000. ISBN: 0 7307 2656 8.