Guthega skink
A species of Liopholis Scientific name : Liopholis guthega Genus : Liopholis
Guthega skink, A species of Liopholis
Scientific name: Liopholis guthega
Genus: Liopholis
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Description General Info
Description
The Snowy Mountains skink or guthega skink, alpine egernia (Liopholis guthega ) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to southeastern Australia.
General Info
Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Guthega skink primarily subsists on a diverse invertebrate diet. It favorably consumes spiders, worms, and small insects but occasionally supplements the diet with soft plant materials for nutrient balance.
Appearance
Guthega skink is a small, slender skink, typically 50–70mm in total length. It has smooth, glossy scales with a base color of dark brown, adorned with pale yellowish-brown dorsal stripes. Notable features include a pointed snout and a long, tapering tail. Both male and female species appear similar in colour and size. As the skink matures, its colouration becomes more contrasting and vivid.
Behavior
Guthega skink exhibits a solitary existence, primarily nocturnal in activity with focus on foraging during dusk or after rainfall. They use thermoregulation, basking on sun-exposed rocks during the day. Defining male territories via scent marking is characteristic. Survival is adapted to alpine regions involving camouflage and sheltering in rock crevices.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Liopholis Species
Guthega skink 
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