Lined Rainbow Skink (Carlia jarnoldae)

Lined Rainbow Skink, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Carlia jarnoldae, also known commonly as the lined rainbow-skink or the lined rainbow skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the state of Queensland in Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lined Rainbow Skink 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

Carlia munda
Carlia rufilatus
Trachylepis elegans
Carlia decora
Trachylepis albopunctata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Carlia
Species: Carlia jarnoldae

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