General Description

Body scales with raised ridges, giving a roughened appearance (keeled). Usually has interrupted dark stripes on the back. Up to 24 cm long (snout-vent).

Biology

Common Scaly-foots are usually most active after dawn or before dusk. They prey on a wide variety of invertebrates and occasionally other skinks. Females normally lay two eggs per clutch.

Distribution

Southern and eastern mainland Australia.

Habitat

From sclerophyll forest to coastal heaths, usually under timber or in leaf litter.

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