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Blue Mountains Water Skink (Eulamprus leuraensis)

Blue Mountains Water Skink

Eulamprus leuraensis

EN Endangered

Very high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Blue Mountains Water Skink

The Blue Mountains water skink or Blue Mountains swamp-skink (Eulamprus leuraensis) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. An endangered species, it is found only in restricted parts of the mountains of southeastern Australia.

Key Facts

  • Endangered - this species needs our protection.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Blue Mountains Water Skink?

The scientific name of the Blue Mountains Water Skink is Eulamprus leuraensis.

Is the Blue Mountains Water Skink endangered?

The Blue Mountains Water Skink is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

How many Blue Mountains Water Skink sightings have been recorded?

17 observations of the Blue Mountains Water Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.

17 observations on iNaturalist
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