Shingleback skink is a type of blue-tongued skink occurring in Australia. There are four recognized subspecies of this species. The skink is heavy-bodied and omnivore. The species is extremely monogamous.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Tiliqua |
| Scientific Name |
Tiliqua rugosa |
| Other Names |
Stumpy-tailed Lizard, Boggi, Bobtail Lizard, Sleepy Lizard, Pinecone Lizard, Two-headed Lizard |
| Size |
Up to 41 cm |
| Weight |
600 – 900 g |
| Color |
Dark brown to cream with a bright blue tongue; reddish-brown to gray eyes |
| Distribution |
Southern and western Australia |
| Habitat |
Shrublands, desert grasslands, sandy dunes |
| Diet |
Insects, snails, carrion, vegetation, flowers |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Predators |
Predatory birds, large snakes, feral cats, dogs |
| Breeding Season |
September – November |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Viviparous (giving birth to live young) |
| Litter Size |
1 to 4 |
| Gestation Period |
Around 5 months |
| Reproductive Age |
4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 10 to 15 years |
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Shingleback Blue Tongue Skink
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Shingleback Skink Baby
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Shingleback Skink Shoot Tail
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Shingleback Skink
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Shingleback Skinks
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Shingleback
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Tiliqua Rugosa
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Shingleback Skink Care
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