Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Infraorder Scincomorpha Scientific name Eulamprus quoyii Rank Species | Subphylum Vertebrata Suborder Sauria Family Scincidae Phylum Chordata Order Scaled reptiles | |
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Similar Eulamprus, Blue Mountains water skink, Common garden skink, Lampropholis, Southern water skink | ||
Eastern water skink eulamprus quoyii
Eulamprus quoyii, commonly known as the eastern water skink, eastern water-skink, or golden water skink, is a species of diurnal skink, which is endemic to Australia, primarily in the southeast.
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- Eastern water skink eulamprus quoyii
- Eastern water skinks eulamprus quoyii juveniles how i have them set up indoor enclosure
- Etymology
- Habitat
- Geographic range
- References
Eastern water skinks eulamprus quoyii juveniles how i have them set up indoor enclosure
Etymology
The specific name, quoyii, is in honor of French zoologist Jean René Constant Quoy.
Habitat
The eastern water skink is usually found close to or on the shore of slow flowing creeks and estuaries, hence its common names. However, the eastern water skink is not restricted to areas near freshwater, and is frequently found in somewhat dry environments, including sandstone outcroppings and savanna.
Geographic range
The distribution of the eastern water skink ranges from southern Victoria to central Queensland.
References
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