Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Scincidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Anomalopus | |
Similar Anomalopus, Eastern three‑lined skink, Bassiana, Eulamprus, Egernia major | ||
Anomalopus swansoni is a species of burrowing skink endemic to Australia.
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Etymology
The specific name, swansoni, is in honor of Australian herpetologist, Stephen Swanson.
Geographic range
A. swansoni is found between the Hawkesbury River and the Hunter River in eastern New South Wales.
Description
A. swansoni is pinkish-brown on top, with fine dark speckles, and a creamy-pink belly.
Habitat & behavior
A. swansoni shelters in soil, wood and rocks, and is rarely seen unless disturbed.
References
Anomalopus swansoni Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA