Lerista walkeri


Lerista walkeri, also known commonly as the coastal Kimberley slider and Walker's lerista, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Etymology

The specific name, walkeri, is in honor of British entomologist James John Walker.

Geographic range

L. walkeri is found in Western Australia, Australia.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of L. walkeri are forest, shrubland, and rocky areas.

Description

L. walkeri has only two digits on each of its four feet.

Reproduction

L. walkeri is oviparous.