Discover the Palfrey's Skink (Carinascincus palfreymani), a unique lizard species native to Tasmania's temperate forests, featuring olive-green to brown scales and a distinctive dorsal ridge. This small to medium-sized skink plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serves as a food source for various predators.
Tag: biodiversity in Tasmania
Carinascincus greeni
Discover the Carinascincus greeni, or Green's Skink, a vibrant, medium-sized lizard native to Tasmania's temperate forests, known for its agility and distinct greenish-brown coloration. This shy, diurnal creature plays a vital role in its ecosystem by controlling insect populations and serves as prey for larger animals.
Carinascincus coventryi
Coventry's skink (<i>Carinascincus coventryi</i>) is a slender, agile lizard found in the temperate forests of southeastern Australia, known for its cryptic brown-gray coloration and ability to regenerate its tail. This diurnal species primarily feeds on invertebrates and plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations.