North-eastern Queensland from Bloomfield to Kirrima. There is usually a dark brown temporal streak from the eye and sometimes another streak on the cheek. Spots of dark brown are also seen on the flanks, limbs and side of tail.
Ventral surfaces are white or cream.
A diurnal to crepuscular skink often encountered resting with its head protruding from cover. Predominantly arboreal, they shelter in tree hollows. Apparently capable of producing a sharp squeak when handled or when fighting. Cogger, H. G. 1992. Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia .