The Blue Mountains Water Skink is a medium sized lizard that grows to approximately 16-20 cm. The body is very dark brown to black with narrow yellow/bronze stripes along its back continuing as spots along its tail. This species is currently known from less than 40 locations in the upper Blue Mountains, between Hazelbrook and Newnes Plateau. It is found in sedge and shrub swamps in the upper Blue Mountains, it has also been recorded in vegetation next to creeks. The Blue Mountains Water Skink is semi-aquatic and is active on warm sunny days from September to April.
Thank you Marnie!
Date: Sept 14
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