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Solomon Island Ground Skink (Eugongylus albofasciolatus)

Solomon Island Ground Skink

Eugongylus albofasciolatus

About the Solomon Island Ground Skink

The white-striped cape skink or barred shark skink (Eugongylus albofasciolatus) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in Queensland in Australia, the Solomon Islands, New Britain, New Ireland, and Micronesia.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Solomon Island Ground Skink?

The scientific name of the Solomon Island Ground Skink is Eugongylus albofasciolatus.

How many Solomon Island Ground Skink sightings have been recorded?

18 observations of the Solomon Island Ground Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.

18 observations on iNaturalist

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