Species Eremiascincus rubiginosus Mecke & Doughty, 2018
Rusty Skink
- Eremiascincus rubiginosus Mecke, S. & Doughty, P. 2018. A new species of Eremiascincus (Squamata: Sauria: Scincidae) from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Vertebrate Zoology 68(1): 27–37 [28].
Type data:
Holotype WAM R174519 ♀ adult, Dale’s Gorge, Karijini National Park, Western Australia [22.48103°S, 118.56453°E].
Paratype(s) WAM 7 specimens, various localities all same general area.
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
WA: Pilbara (PIL)
Ecological Descriptors
Rocky outcrop.
Extra Ecological Information
'collected in gorges, rocky gullies, riverbeds or caves surrounded by woodland. The species appears to be largely restricted to rocky habitats and may be encountered in leaf litter covering rock formations or under rock ledges.'
Common Name References
Mecke, S. & Doughty, P. 2018. A new species of Eremiascincus (Squamata: Sauria: Scincidae) from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Vertebrate Zoology 68(1): 27–37 [28] (Rusty Skink)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCINCIDAE | 26-Apr-2018 | ADDED |