Sandfish Collection

Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus (officinal scink, Lacerta scincus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London, 1801

Eastern fence lizard, European green lizard and skink
Eastern fence lizard, Sceloporus undulatus 1, European green lizard, Lacerta viridis 2, and sandfish or skink, Scincus scincus 3

Skink, sand lizard and agama
Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus 1, sand lizard, Lacerta agilis, male 2, female 3, and roughtail rock agama, Laudakia stellio 4

Sandfish skink, Scincus scincus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Western green lizard and sandfish skink, Scincus scincus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Picture No. 11072687
Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber on black sand TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber

Sandfish, part of Skink family, long chisel-shaped snout for digging sand, red colour matching Arabian desert sands for camouflage, long smooth streamlined body, fringed toes

Eastern Sandfish - in sand - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
DOW-338 Eastern Sandfish - in sand Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Scincus mitranus Steve Downer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the Eastern Sandfish Skink (Scincus scincus) in its natural habitat in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This agile reptile, also known as the Sandfish or Sand Lizard, is a master of the desert. With a long, chisel-shaped snout for digging, a red coloration blending seamlessly with the Arabian sands, and a long, smooth, streamlined body for swift burrowing, the a formidable desert dweller. Its fringed toes provide excellent traction in sand, making it a skilled navigator in this challenging environment. (Picture No. 11072687) The a member of the Skink family, which also includes the Eastern Fence Lizard and European Green Lizard. Its unique adaptations enable it to thrive in the desert, making it a fascinating subject for nature enthusiasts and researchers alike. Join us as we explore the wonders of the desert ecosystem and the incredible creatures that call it home.