Western limestone ctenotus

The western limestone ctenotus (Ctenotus australis) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia.

Geographic range
C. australis is native to coastal areas in the southwestern part of Western Australia.

Habitat
C. australis is found amongst heath on coastal dunes, and in open woodland on the Swan Coastal Plain. It is generally restricted to areas with limestone.

Description
The western limestone ctenotus is quite large for a ctenotus. It is a light brown colour, but over this is a complex, prominent pattern of black, white and brown stripes.

Reproduction
C. australis is oviparous.