Pseudemoia pagenstecheri facts for kids
The southern grass tussock skink (scientific name: Pseudemoia pagenstecheri) is a type of lizard that belongs to the Scincidae family. It's also known as the southern tussock grass skink. This special skink lives only in Australia.
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Where the Tussock Skink Lives
The southern grass tussock skink can be found in eastern New South Wales, the island of Tasmania, and northeastern Victoria. All these places are in Australia.
What its Home Looks Like
This skink loves to live in tussock grasslands. It especially likes medium to tall tussock grass. This type of grass provides good cover and a safe place to live.
How it Has Babies
The southern grass tussock skink is a viviparous animal. This means that the mother skink gives birth to live young. The babies develop inside her body, just like many mammals do.
Protecting the Tussock Skink
The Tussock Skink is listed as 'Least Concern' by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This means it is not currently in great danger worldwide. However, experts have noticed that the number of these skinks is going down. This is especially true in areas like the Western Volcanic Plains of Melbourne.
Because of this, the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act lists the species as 'Endangered' in specific areas. These areas include the Volcanic Plains and the High Country (alpine) regions. This shows that even if a species is 'Least Concern' globally, it can still be in serious trouble in certain places.
