JOURNAL ARTICLE

Monash Uni and Indigenous researchers discover new species of central Australian desert skink.

  • Published In: Wildlife Australia, 2024, v. 61, n. 4. P. 14 1 of 2

  • Database: Agriculture Plus 2 of 2

Abstract

Monash University and Indigenous researchers have discovered a new species of rock skink in central Australia, named the Central Ranges rock skink (Liopholis aputja). This species, characterized by its orange, pointed snout, is unique to the Mann-Musgrave Ranges near the northern border of South Australia. The research, conducted in collaboration with Aboriginal traditional owners from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, highlights the importance of cultural knowledge in conservation efforts and emphasizes the need to protect the region's unique fauna. The findings have been published in the peer-reviewed journal Zootaxa. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Wildlife Australia. 2024/12, Vol. 61, Issue 4, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0043-5481
  • Accession Number:181754085
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