Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink
Coeranoscincus reticulatus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 5/05/2016
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: 14/06/2017
Population trend: Stable
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
Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink, is a large burrowing lizard with a head and body length of up to 23cm and a thick, long tail. It has four very short legs, each with three clawed toes, and has long, curved teeth. The body colour varies from fawn to dark brown. Due to its burrowing habits it is seldom seen.
Threats
The main identified threats to the Three-toed Snake-tooth Skink are clearing of habitat, removal of fallen logs and leaf litter through frequent fire.
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