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Sighting 3869725

Ctenotus taeniolatus

Copper-tailed Skink at Dunlop, ACT

Ctenotus taeniolatus at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Oct 2018
Ctenotus taeniolatus at Dunlop, ACT - 28 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Ctenotus taeniolatus 30 Oct 2018 wombey
Ctenotus taeniolatus 30 Oct 2018 Christine

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Saw a skink scuttle away, then caught sight of a bright pinky-orange creature with what appeared to be purple stripes. Waited quite a while to see the skink, then realised I had just seen the tail before. Brightest one I've ever seen!

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  • 28 Oct 2018 09:48 AM Recorded on
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