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Striped Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus virgatus
- Worldwide
- 381 observations
- Group
- Reptiles
About
The fence or snake-eyed Skink (Cryptoblepharus virgatus) is a skink commonly found in southern and eastern Australia. It is an active little lizard, and if threatened will often play dead to confuse the attacker.
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Sep 9, 2026River Walk, Kuranda, QLD, AUObserver: Jordan HView observation from Sep 9, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 23, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Sarah SunView observation from Aug 23, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 7, 2026The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Fitzroy Island, QLD, AUObserver: AmyView observation from Aug 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 1, 2026Queensland, AUObserver: EcoNeighbour_View observation from Aug 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 1, 2026Queensland, AUObserver: EcoNeighbour_View observation from Aug 1, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 4, 2026Arlington Esp, Clifton Beach, QLD, AUObserver: gazza67View observation from May 4, 2026 on iNaturalist