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Blue-tongued lizards are the largest members of the skink family. There are six species of blue-tongues which occur in Australia. As suggested by its name, its distinguishing characteristic is a blue tongue. All species are relatively large (10-50cm), heavy-bodied, short-limbed, broad, distinct head, and short, tapered tail.
Species include:
- the Common/Eastern Blue-Tongued Lizard (Tiliqua scincoides scincoides)
- the Northern Blue-Tongued Lizard (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia)
- the Central Blue-Tongued Lizard (Tiliqua multifasciata)
- the Blotched Blue-Tongued Lizard (Tiliqua nigrolutea)
- the Western Blue-Tongued Lizard (Tiliqua occipitalis)
- the Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa)
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