Island Rainbow Skink
Carlia ailanpalai
About the Island Rainbow Skink
Carlia ailanpalai is a species of skink, commonly known as the curious skink, in the genus Carlia. It is native to Papua New Guinea.It has been introduced to Weno Island and Guam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Island Rainbow Skink?
The scientific name of the Island Rainbow Skink is Carlia ailanpalai.
How many Island Rainbow Skink sightings have been recorded?
264 observations of the Island Rainbow Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.
264
observations on iNaturalist
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