Copper-tailed Ctenotus
Ctenotus taeniolatus
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCtenotus (Ctenotus Skinks)
- SpeciesCtenotus taeniolatus (Copper-tailed Ctenotus)
About the Copper-tailed Ctenotus
Ctenotus taeniolatus, the copper-tailed ctenotus or copper-tailed skink, is a species of medium-sized skink found commonly along the eastern seaboard of Australia and throughout the country generally. Striped skinks are found in open bushland and heathland. They can grow to be 30 cm long.
Striped skinks are olive brown on top with stripes of dark brown and white running from head to tail. They have a black, white-edged vertebral band and a white dorsolateral band edged in black. The sides are dark brown and spotted with white.
Like most skinks, they eat mainly small invertebrates like insects and worms. They live in rocky and sandy areas, seeking sunny basking spots with cover nearby so they can dart away from predators. photo of Ctenotus taeniolatus, Townsville Reptiles
photo of Ctenotus taeniolatus, Museum Victoria photo of Ctenotus taeniolatus, Museum Victoria Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Copper-tailed Ctenotus in Royal National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Noosa National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Booderee National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Copper-tailed Ctenotus in Royal National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Copper-tailed Ctenotus sighting in Royal National Park, based on 75 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Copper-tailed Ctenotus in Royal National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Copper-tailed Ctenotus in Royal National Park in our monthly data.