Pink-tongued Skink
Cyclodomorphus gerrardii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernReptilia · Scincidae
About
The pink-tongued skink is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to Australia, where it is also called commonly the pink-tongued lizard. As suggested by these common names, its distinguishing characteristic is a pink tongue as opposed to the blue tongue of lizards of the closely related genus Tiliqua.
Fun Fact
gerrardii is a relatively large lizard of up to 45 cm (18 in) total length (including tail).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found from Springwood, New South Wales, along the eastern coastal country and eastern ranges to the Cairns Region, Queensland.
Diet
Diet consists of snails and slugs, for which it forages during twilight hours and at night in summer, and also during the day in cooler months.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance