About Carlia schmeltzii (Peters, 1867)
Carlia schmeltzii, commonly known as the robust rainbow-skink, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae. This species is endemic to Australia. It is native to New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia. The preferred natural habitats of Carlia schmeltzii are rocky areas, shrubland, savanna, and forest. Carlia schmeltzii reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.