Using Ross Bennett's book I would come up with either Maccoy's Skink
Nannoscincus maccoyi (another book put it as Hemiergis maccoyi, or the
Three-toed Skink Hemiergis decresiensis. Those are the ones that match the
shape with very small limbs and both can have a very yellow underside. As you
have the specimen, the most obvious diagnostic clue is does it have 5 or 3 toes
on each foot. That would be the decider. Both described as common.
Philip
-----Original Message-----
From: Con Boekel
Sent: Monday, 28 December 2015 2:35 PM
To: canberrabirds chatline
Subject: Off topic: unusual elongate skink with tiny legs and orange-yellow
tummy
Hi
I found this at Dunlop Pond today. It is the first time I have seen anything
like it. I would appreciate knowing its name. I have it in the fridge should
someone have a valid scientific interest.
regards
Con
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