The pale-lipped shadeskink (Saproscincus basiliscus) is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the Family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Queensland, Australia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pale-lipped Shadeskink 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
- Saproscincus spectabilis
- Sphenomorphus sabanus
- Saproscincus rosei
- Loxopholis parietalis
- Cercosaura eigenmanni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Saproscincus
- Species
- Saproscincus basiliscus
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