General Description

Dark green-brown, sometimes with dark-edged white spots or pale stripes on each side from head to tail tip. Up to 6 cm long (snout-vent).

Biology

Obscure Skinks move about quickly during the day. They are found around leaf litter at the base of bushes and rocky outcrops. They feed on small invertebrates, mainly insects.

Distribution

Southern mainland Australia.

Habitat

Dry woodland, heath and scrub areas.

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