Acritoscincus platynotus (Red-throated Skink)

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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.

Acritoscincus platynotus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Greater Sydney

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Acritoscincus platynotus Scientific name
Red-throated Skink Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1079m Recorded at altitude
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Acritoscincus platynota Acritoscincus platynotum

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Acritoscincus platynotus (Red-throated Skink)

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