Blue Mountains Water Skink
Eulamprus leuraensis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 16/12/2016
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 13/06/2017
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Blue Mountains water skink is a medium sized lizard that grows to around 20cm in length, weighing around 10g. This species is found in the mid to upper Blue Mountains inhabiting wet sandy-peat swamps.
Threats
The Blue Mountains Water Skink, and its habitat, are threatened by urban development, weed invasion (change in vegetation structure), predation from feral cats and their small number and apparent isolation of populations.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database