Ctenotus zebrilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ctenotus zebrilla |
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Ctenotus
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zebrilla
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The Southern Cape York fine-snout ctenotus (scientific name: Ctenotus zebrilla) is a type of skink. Skinks are a kind of lizard found all over the world. This particular skink lives in Australia. Its name, zebrilla, means 'little Zebra' in Latin. This is because it has cool black and white stripes, just like a zebra!
Where Does This Skink Live?
The Southern Cape York fine-snout ctenotus lives in Australia. You can find it in the northeastern highlands of Queensland. It likes to live in tall, open forests. These forests are usually on stony hills.
What Does It Look Like?
This skink has a black body. It also has eight thin, white stripes running along its back. These stripes make it look a bit like a tiny zebra! The Southern Cape York fine-snout ctenotus is a small lizard. It grows to be about 31 to 40 millimeters (about 1.2 to 1.6 inches) long. This measurement is from its snout (nose) to its vent (the opening near its tail).
How Does It Have Babies?
Like many other lizards, the Southern Cape York fine-snout ctenotus is oviparous. This means that the female skink lays eggs. The baby skinks then hatch from these eggs.
