Great Desert Skink

Liopholis kintorei

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Reptilia · Scincidae

About

The great desert skink, also known commonly as Kintore's egernia and by various other names including tjakura in various Aboriginal Australian languages, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to the western half of Australia. It is a burrowing lizard and extremely social.

Fun Fact

The species is endemic to the western half of Australia, occurring almost exclusively on Aboriginal land.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the western half of Australia, occurring almost exclusively on Aboriginal land.

Diet

Consumes a diverse range of invertebrates and plants supplemented at least occasionally with small vertebrate prey items.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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