Lyon's snake-eyed skink


Lyon's snake-eyed skink is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Queensland in Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, barrylyoni, is in honour of Australian wildlife conservationist Barry Lyon, who is the ranger in charge of the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of A. barrylyoni is grassland.

Description

A. barrylyoni may attain a snout-to-vent length of. Its dorsal body pattern consists of alternating dark and light stripes. The tail is red/orange in adults.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of A. barrylyoni is unknown.