Buchanan’s Snake-Eyed Skink

Scientific name: Cryptoblepharus buchananii

Meaning of name:

Cryptoblepharus is from the Greek words cryptos, meaning hidden, and blepharon, meaning eyelid. The meaning of buchananii is unkown.

Distribution:

Occurs across much of Western Australia except the south coast and the Nullarbor.

Description:

A dark olive-grey lizard with dark brown or black spots. It grows up to 11 centimetres long.

Notes:

An agile hunter of small insects that can even leap into the air to catch flies.

References:

A Guide to the Reptiles and Frogs of the Perth Region. Brian Bush, Brad Maryan, Robert Browne-Cooper, David Robinson. 2010

A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia. Steve Wilson and Gerry Swan. 2003

Lizards of Western Australia I Skinks. GM Storr, LA Smith, RE Johnstone. 1999