Acritoscincus platynotus

Red-throated Skink

Common name: Red-throated Skink. SVL 80mm.

Red-throated Skink is one of one of three three-lined (Acritoscincus, formerly included in Bassiana) species in Australia. Three-lined skinks belong to the Eugongylus Group of skinks. There are two three-lined species in the Canberra region.

Red-throated Skink like other three-lined skink has a distinctive pattern. It sometimes has a bright red throat.

Distribution: Likely widespread in Canberra region but pattern of distribution is unclear.

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Species information

• Acritoscincus platynotus Scientific name
• Red-throated Skink Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local Native
• Non-Invasive
• 0m to 1079m Recorded at altitude
• Machine learning
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• Synonyms

  Acritoscincus platynota

  Acritoscincus platynotum

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Location information

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  Wingecarribee Local Government Area Woodlands

• Places

  Woodlands, NSW