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Skinks of Australia

CROCODILES Crocodylia Crocodilia Saltwater freshwater estuarine

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MURRAY'S SKINK
or
BLUE SPECKLED FOREST SKINK

(Karma or Silvascincus)
(was Eulamprus) murrayi

BLUE SPECKLED FOREST SKINK or MURRAY'S SKINK Karma (Silvascincus or Eulamprus) murrayi
This Murray's Skink (Karma or Silvascincus murrayi) was found at Dorrigo National Park, NSW.

This species was extremely common in the area basking on rocks and logs, and often allowed us to approach them to take photos without running away.
  
Approximate distribution of the Murray's Skink Karma murrayi
Approximate distribution of the Murray's Skink (Karma or Silvascincus murrayi)

BLUE SPECKLED FOREST SKINK or MURRAY'S SKINK Karma (Silvascincus or Eulamprus) murrayi
This baby Murray's Skink (Karma or Silvascincus murrayi) was found at Crystal Shower Falls, Dorrigo, NSW. - the pattern changes drastically as the lizard grows!

BLUE SPECKLED FOREST SKINK or MURRAY'S SKINK Karma (Silvascincus or Eulamprus) murrayi
Murray's Skink (Karma or Silvascincus murrayi) is often found in small colonies amongst rocks or rotten logs. Females may give birth to up to 5 live young.


LINKS OF INTEREST

More Information about Australian Skinks
Australianherpetology.com

Atlas of Living Australia - Silvascincus murrayi (Boulenger, 1887)

Queensland Government - Species profile Karma murrayi (Scincidae)

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