Ctenotus nullum
| Ctenotus nullum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Ctenotus |
| Species: | C. nullum |
| Binomial name | |
| Ctenotus nullum | |
Ctenotus nullum, commonly known as the nullum ctenotus, is a species of skink found in Queensland, Australia.[2]
Description
[edit]The Nullum ctenotus is a moderately large (snout-vent length 45-79 mm) Australian skink found in north Queensland, Australia .[3] The species was described in 1990, with the specific epithet being a patronym derived from the Pakadji (Koko Yao) Aboriginal people of Cape York Peninsula.[3]
The species is restricted in distribution, being found in the vicinity of Laura, Cooktown and Black Mountain.[3]
As with many other Australian Ctenotus species, the Nullum ctenotus has a pattern of stripes, squarish upper lateral blotches and a weak black vertebral stripe.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Couper, P.; Hoskin, C.; Amey, A. (2018). "Ctenotus nullum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T109463852A109463858. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-1.RLTS.T109463852A109463858.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ Ctenotus nullum at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 22 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 Ingram, Glen J.; Czechura, Gregory V. (September 1990). "Four new species of striped skinks from Queensland". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum, Nature. 29 (2): 407–410.
- ↑ Wilson, Steve K; Swan, Gerry (2025). A complete guide to reptiles of Australia (7th ed.). Reed New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781760796457.