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Shingleback Lizard, Tilaqua rugosa.

Jandakot, Perth

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#626 - Tilaqua rugosa - Shingleback

The Shingleback Lizard, Tiliqua rugosa, a.k.a. bobtail, stump-tailed skink, bogeye, pinecone lizard & sleepy lizard - one of our  blue-tongued skinks. Robust, slow, heavily armoured omnivores, that will happily eat garden snails, pet food, human food, and fruit.

Colours range from dark brown to cream. It has a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may confuse predators. The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter. Often seen sunning on roadsides or other paved areas - or run over.

Wandi, Perth

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One of Australia's native Anklyosaurs.

Banjup, Perth