Lampropholis guichenoti — Grass Skink
Also known as:
Pale-flecked Garden Sunskink
Carrington Falls, New South Wales, Australia—October 3, 2015
Grass Skink (Lampropholis guichenoti)
On my first day of this month-long trip to Australia, I only got a quick glimpse at this species, though it is one of the very common "backyard lizards" to denizens of the greater Sydney area.
Morialta Conservation Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia—October 17, 2015
Grass Skink (Lampropholis guichenoti)
The other coastal city I visited on this trip was Adelaide, which also has a thriving population of Grass Skinks. I saw several of them scuttling about in patches of sun on a cool morning, but could only manage a few mediocre long-distance photos.
Scott Creek Conservation Reserve, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia—October 29, 2015
Grass Skink (Lampropholis guichenoti)
On my last day of this month-long trip to Australia, I finally got a good look at one of these guys sitting still in an open area. Behold, the not-at-all majestic Grass Skink!
Printed references: