Saproscincus challengeri — Challenger’s Shade Skink
Also known as:
Challenger’s Shadeskink, Challenging Shade Skink, Orange-tailed Shade Skink
Hmm, Challenging Shade Skink or Challenger's Shade Skink; something tells me that one of these two names is the result of a misunderstanding. This skink was formerly included in the genus Lampropholis.
Lamington National Park, Queensland, Australia—February 20, 2003
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These small skinks were common in the wet semi-tropical rainforest at Lamington National Park.

Here is a complete list of the reptiles and frogs I saw on this trip to Australia.

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