Spinifex slender bluetongue
Cyclodomorphus melanops melanops
This genus is closely related to the bluetongue lizards (genus Tiliqua), but have a more slender build. The species is widespread across arid zone Australia, but this subspecies, C. melanops melanops, is restricted to the Pilbara, Kimberley and central Australia.
Method of reproduction
Sexual
Habitat
Terrestrial
Commonly found in arid habitats with some low vegetation, especially around spinifex.
Distribution
Arid zone Australia
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
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| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Suborder: | Saurina |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Cyclodomorphus |
| Species: | melanops |
| Subspecies: | melanops |
| Name Published Year: | 1893 |
|---|---|
| Rank: | species |
| Scientific Name Authorship: | Stirling & Zietz |
| Commercial Impact: | None |
| Conservation Assessment: | Least Concern |
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