Desert Rainbow Skink
Carlia triacantha
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCarlia (Rainbow Skinks)
- SpeciesCarlia triacantha (Desert Rainbow Skink)
About the Desert Rainbow Skink
The desert rainbow-skink (Carlia triacantha) is an Australian skink in the genus Carlia, commonly known as four-fingered skinks, from the subfamily Lygosominae. It is native to desert woodland regions throughout most of the Northern Territory, the north of Western Australia, and the far north-west of South Australia. It was originally classified as Leiolopisma triacantha, and is sometimes known as the three-spined rainbow-skink.
The desert rainbow-skink is on average 5.3 centimetres (2.1 in) long, excluding the tail. It is characterised by three keels or spines on the dorsal scales. It is typically a mid-brown to grey-brown colour with less pigmentation on the ventral surface, but males display extra colouration, particularly during breeding season.
Desert rainbow-skinks shelter in woodland leaf litter, feeding mainly on invertebrates. Their large eyes help them to see their prey in the dim lighting of the leaf litter, and the eyes are covered by an eyelid with a transparent window that protects the eye while burrowing in the litter.
The desert rainbow-skink is an egg-laying or oviparous reptile. It has an average clutch size of two eggs. During... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Desert Rainbow Skink in Uluru-Kata Tjuta 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 | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Desert Rainbow Skink in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Desert Rainbow Skink sighting in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Desert Rainbow Skink in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Desert Rainbow Skink in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in our monthly data.