About Hemiergis quadrilineatus (Duméril & Bibron, 1839)
Species Naming and Endemic Range
The two-toed earless skink, scientifically named Hemiergis quadrilineatus, is a common skink species native to coastal south-western Western Australia.
Distinguishing Morphological Features
It can be identified by its long tail, lack of ear holes, shiny skin, yellow underbelly, and short, weak limbs—each of which has only two toes.
Size Measurements
This species can reach a total length of over 10 centimeters, with an average adult length of around 7.5 centimeters.
Locomotion and Common Colloquial Name
It moves in a snake-like pattern, and because its small limbs do not function for locomotion, it is often called a legless lizard.
Habitat and Shelter Preferences
Its typical habitats are bushland and scrub, but it is also frequently found in suburban backyards across Perth, hiding among leaf litter or under rocks.
