Ctenotus zebrilla


Ctenotus zebrilla, also known commonly as the Southern Cape York fine-snout ctenotus, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name zebrilla is Neo-Latin for "little zebra" in reference to the species' apparent black and white stripes.

Geographic range and habitat

C. zebrilla is found in the north-eastern highlands of Queensland, occupying tall, open woodland on stony hills.

Description

Dorsally, C. zebrilla is black with eight thin, white stripes along its back. It grows to in snout-to-vent length.

Reproduction

Like many lizards, C. zebrilla is oviparous.