Mountain Skink
Liopholis montana
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 10/08/2022
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Near Threatened
Listed since: 13/06/2017
Population trend: Stable
Other names: Montane Rock-skink
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 Mountain Skink occurs in montane and subalpine areas and construct burrow networks beneath rocks and lives in colonies and appears to exhibit stable pair bonds. It has an omnivorous diet that includes seasonal fruits.
Threats
The Mountain Skink is primarily threatened by clearing of habitat (logging), climate change related threats such as increased frequency, extent and severity of wildfires and predation by invasive predators.
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