Eulamprus heatwolei Wells & Wellington, 1983 is a animal in the Scincidae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Eulamprus heatwolei Wells & Wellington, 1983

Eulamprus heatwolei Wells & Wellington, 1983

Eulamprus heatwolei is a species of skink native to southeastern Australia that lives in rocky waterside and forest habitats.

Family
Genus
Eulamprus
Order
Class
Squamata

About Eulamprus heatwolei Wells & Wellington, 1983

Eulamprus heatwolei, commonly known as the warm-temperate water-skink, Heatwole's water skink, or yellow-bellied water skink, is a species of skink. It is found in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It inhabits rocky habitats, and prefers rocky areas located near water, including bogs, swamps, and the margins of creeks and rivers. It can also occur in dry forests, wet forests, open woodlands, and heathlands. Individuals are commonly seen basking on waterside logs and rocks.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Scincidae Eulamprus

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