Saproscincus mustelinus

Saproscincus mustelinus
Saproscincus mustelinus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Sauria
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Saproscincus
Species: S. mustelinus
Binomial name
Saproscincus mustelinus
O'Shaghnessy, 1874

Saproscinus mustelinus, the southern weasel skink is a small species of skink that occurs in Australia. It is usually nocturnal, hunts small insects, and creates or utilizes existing vegetation for shelter.[1] The skink is around 45 mm from snout to vent, is covered in iridescent reddish brown (fine) scales, and has several white marks behind and below the eye.

The southern weasel skink's distribution forms a coastal strip from south Victoria to southern Queensland.

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