Pale-rumped Ctenotus (Ctenotus regius)

Pale-rumped Ctenotus, a reference photo — Photo: Will Brown · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Ctenotus regius, the pale-rumped ctenotus or regal striped skink, is a medium-sized species of skink with an arid distribution restricted to the Australian Mainland, which belongs to the largest group of reptiles in Australia, Ctentotus (containing close to 100 species).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pale-rumped Ctenotus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ctenotus orientalis
Ctenotus schomburgkii
Ctenotus fallens
Ctenotus inornatus
Ctenotus australis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Ctenotus
Species: Ctenotus regius

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