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BARRED WEDGE SNOUTED SKINK
Ctenotus schomburgkii

Note that some skinks previously being called Ctenotus schomburgkii are now known as Ctenotus kutjupa

This species grow to approximately 10cm (4") total length


Barred Wedge-snouted Skink (Ctenotus schomburgkii) photographed at Gluepot Reserve near Waikerie in SA



Orange shows historical distribution of Ctenotus schomburgkii
Red shows currently known distribution Ctenotus kutjupa and possibly Ctenotus schomburgkii




Barred Wedge-snouted Skink (Ctenotus schomburgkii) photographed at Gluepot Reserve near Waikerie in SA

 


Barred Wedge-snouted Skink (Ctenotus schomburgkii) photographed at Gluepot Reserve near Waikerie in SA

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Ctenotus kutjupa - A New Lizard Species (Scincidae: Ctenotus)
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