Shingleback
Tiliqua rugosa
About the Shingleback
Tiliqua rugosa is a short-tailed, slow moving species of blue-tongued skink found in Australia. Three of the four recognised subspecies are found only in Western Australia, where they are known collectively by the common name bobtail. The name shingleback is also used, especially for T. rugosa asper, the only subspecies native to eastern Australia.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 11,016 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Shingleback?
The scientific name of the Shingleback is Tiliqua rugosa.
How many Shingleback sightings have been recorded?
11,016 observations of the Shingleback have been recorded on iNaturalist.
11,016
observations on iNaturalist
