About Egernia cunninghami (Gray, 1832)
Species Naming & Size
Egernia cunninghami, also known as Cunningham's spiny-tailed skink, can grow up to 40 cm (16 inches) in total length, including the tail.
Similar Species Distinction
This species can easily be confused with blue-tongued lizards of the genus Tiliqua, but it has a distinctive keel on every individual scale that gives it a slightly spiny overall appearance.
Coloration
Its coloration is extremely variable, ranging from dark brown to black, and it may or may not have blotchy patches, speckles, or narrow bands.
Habitat Preference
For its habitat, Egernia cunninghami prefers to live communally in the crevices of rocky outcrops or inside hollow logs.
Reproduction
Similar to some other reptile species, Egernia cunninghami is viviparous, and each birth litter contains six or more live young.
