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Threatened Reptiles

 		Species 1 - 11 of 11
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Wadi racer (Platyceps rhodorachis)
The wadi racer is a long, slender and fast-moving snake, with a narrow head and long, tapering tail. The eyes are large, with round... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri)
This small, peculiar-looking turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae, the softshell turtles; a group characterised by their... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Western diamond-backed rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
An iconic reptile, the rattle of the western diamondback rattlesnake is one of the most evocative sounds of the arid southern... More 31 Images 7 Videos
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Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata’ refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low... More 21 Images 1 Video
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Western spiny-tailed skink (Egernia stokesii badia)
The western spiny-tailed skink gains its Latin name from Admiral John Lort Stokes, an officer serving on the HMS Beagle during the... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina)
This small freshwater turtle is the most endangered Australian reptile. The flattened carapace appears square from above and varies... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Whitaker’s skink (Oligosoma whitakeri)
A medium-sized and rather attractively marked lizard, Whitaker’s skink has a long body, short but well-developed limbs, and smooth... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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White-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis)
The white throated-monitor is one of almost 60 species of powerfully built lizards belonging to the genus Varanus. All... More 13 Images 0 Videos
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Woma python (Aspidites ramsayi)
The woma python is distinguished from other Australian pythons by its narrow head which is barely distinct from the neck. It has... More 3 Images 3 Videos
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Wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)
The wood turtle probably derives both its Latin and common names from the deep concentric growth rings and grooves known as... More 25 Images 0 Videos
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Wright’s skink (Trachylepis wrightii)
Skinks (Scincidae) are typically small lizards with smooth, shiny scales and elongate, cylindrical bodies, not usually exceeding 12... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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