Blue-speckled Forest Skink
Silvascincus murrayi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusSilvascincus (Silvascincus Forest Skinks)
- SpeciesSilvascincus murrayi (Blue-speckled Forest Skink)
About the Blue-speckled Forest Skink
Silvascincus murrayi, also known commonly as the blue-speckled forest-skink and Murray's skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Sphenomorphinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia.
The specific name, murrayi, is in honor of Canadian oceanographer, John Murray. Adults of Silvascincus murrayi have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 11 cm (4.3 in). The body is robust. Dorsally, it is golden brown to coppery brown, with black scale edges and black flecks. The flanks are black with yellow dots and fine bluish white speckles. Ventrally, it is pale yellow.
Silvascincus murrayi is found in extreme eastern Australia, in northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland. The preferred natural habitat of Silvascincus murrayi is forest. The mode of reproduction of Silvacincus murrayi has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous. Litter size is three to five neonates.
Boulenger, G.A. (1887). Catalogue of the Lizards in the British Museum (Natural History). Second Edition... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Blue-speckled Forest Skink in Springbrook 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 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Blue-speckled Forest Skink in Springbrook National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Blue-speckled Forest Skink sighting in Springbrook National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Blue-speckled Forest Skink in Springbrook National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Blue-speckled Forest Skink in Springbrook National Park in our monthly data.