Round Island skink

Description

L.telfairii reaches a total length (including tail) of between 30–40 cm (12–16 in).The body is general brownish grey mottled with dark brown spots.The small scales exhibit an iridescence when the sunlight is reflected on them.The body is approximately cylindrical.L.telfairii can cast its relatively long tail during a fight or to escape capture;the tail is regenerated after a while.The short but vigorous legs are used to dig burrows.