Guthega Skink
Liopholis guthega
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 4/02/2011
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 Guthega Skink is known from two general locations above 1600m altitude, in the vicinity of Mount Kosciuszko, NSW and from the Bogong High Plains, Victoria.
Threats
The main threats to the Guthega Skink are loss and degradation of habitat, predation and wildfire. Predicted climate change is likely to increase fire frequency and severity and vegetation changes that may further limit suitable habitat for the species.
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