Saproscincus challengeri Challenger’s Shade Skink
Also known as:
Challenger’s Shadeskink, Challenging Shade Skink, Orange-tailed Shade Skink
Hmm, Challenging Shade Skink or Challenger's Shade Skink; something tells me that one of these two names is the result of a misunderstanding. This skink was formerly included in the genus Lampropholis.
Lamington National Park, Queensland, AustraliaFebruary 20, 2003
Challenger’s Shade Skink (Saproscincus challengeri) Challenger’s Shade Skink (Saproscincus challengeri) Challenger’s Shade Skink (Saproscincus challengeri) Challenger’s Shade Skink (Saproscincus challengeri)
These small skinks were common in the wet semi-tropical rainforest at Lamington National Park.

Here is a complete list of the reptiles and frogs I saw on this trip to Australia.

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