Australian Capital Territory
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
New South Wales
Canberra & Southern Tablelands
Common name: Red-throated Skink. SVL 80mm.
Red-throated Skink is one of one of three three-lined (Acritoscincus, formerly included in Bassiana) species in Australia. Three-lined skinks belong to the Eugongylus Group of skinks. There are two three-lined species in the Canberra region.
Red-throated Skink like other three-lined skinks has a distinctive pattern. It sometimes has a bright red throat.
Distribution: Likely widespread in Canberra region but pattern of distribution is unclear.
Acritoscincus platynotus is listed in the following regions:
Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Greater Sydney
Synonyms
Acritoscincus platynota Acritoscincus platynotum
