Two-toed earless skink facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Two-toed Earless Skink |
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Hemiergis
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quadrilineata
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Chelomeles quadrilineatus Duméril and Bibron, 1839 |
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The two-toed earless skink (scientific name: Hemiergis quadrilineata) is a small, shiny lizard. It is quite common in the coastal areas of south-western Western Australia. Even though it's called a "skink," it moves a lot like a snake! Because its legs are so tiny and don't help it move much, people sometimes call it a legless lizard.
What Does It Look Like?
This skink has a long tail and very shiny skin. Its belly is usually yellow. One of its most interesting features is that it doesn't have ear-holes. Its limbs, which are its arms and legs, are short and weak. Each limb only has two toes, which is why it's called "two-toed."
The two-toed earless skink can grow to be over 10 centimeters (about 4 inches) long. However, most of them are around 7.5 centimeters (about 3 inches) long.
Where Does It Live?
You can often find the two-toed earless skink in natural areas like bushland and scrub. These are places with lots of native plants and shrubs.
It's also quite common to spot them closer to people! They often live in suburban backyards in cities like Perth. They like to hide among fallen leaves or under rocks, where they can stay safe and find food.
