Land Mullet

Description:

The land mullet is the largest member of the skink family of lizards. Large adults can reach 50cm or more in total length. The name comes from the smooth, shiny, black fish-like scales that cover the body. Juvenile land mullets tend to be dark brown and often have white or cream spots.

Habitat:

An inhabitant of the rainforest margins of coastal eastern Australia from Gosford, New South Wales north to southeastern Queensland. They will occasionally enter private gardens around their forest homes, particularly if they are well vegetated.