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Black-throated Rainbow Skink
Carlia rostralis
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- 393 observations
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- Reptiles
About
Carlia insularis, the black-throated rainbow-skink or hooded rainbow skink, is a species of skink in the genus Carlia. It is endemic to Queensland, Australia where it is found in "eastern creeks in the Wet Tropics".
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Recent sightings near Cairns
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Nov 2, 2026Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: patnelsonView observation from Nov 2, 2026 on iNaturalist
- May 31, 2026Cairns QLD, AustraliaObserver: Chris ChaferView observation from May 31, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Apr 28, 2026Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: Angus EmmottView observation from Apr 28, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 4, 2026Dinden National Park, Mareeba, QLD, AUObserver: TANIGAKI TaketoView observation from Feb 4, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Nov 14, 2025Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: setaphongView observation from Nov 14, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 29, 2025Mareeba QLD 4880, AustraliaObserver: Steven GillView observation from Oct 29, 2025 on iNaturalist