BURTON'S SNAKE LIZARD

Photographed at Scotia Sanctuary, western NSW

42             BURTON’S SNAKE LIZARD                    Lialis burtonis

AUSTRALIAN LIZARDS                26

Occupies virtually all mainland Australia, except sw WA and se NSW, southern Victoria and se SA. Found in low vegetation or in ground debris in wide range of habitat. Active both by day and by night. Feeds on small lizards, especially skinks.