About Egernia kingii (Gray, 1838)
King's skink (Egernia kingii) is a large, heavy-bodied black skink. It can reach a total length of 55 centimetres (22 inches) including the tail, and a body mass of 220 grams (8 ounces). This species is native to coastal regions of south-western Australia. It is common on Rottnest Island, Penguin Island, and some coastal areas with open forest and open heath. Like many other skinks, King's skink is viviparous. After a gestation period of 20 to 22 weeks, it gives birth to litters of 2 to 8 young, each typically weighing 7 grams (0.25 ounces). Juvenile mortality is high, and growth to adult size is slow, so mature King's skinks can be quite long lived.
