Legless Lizards (Pygopodidae family of Lizards)
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Legless (or Flap-Footed) Lizards appear limbless but retain vestages of limbs in the form of scaly flaps.
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BURTON'S LEGLESS LIZARD
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|  | Lialis burtonis
| The largest of the pygopodidae (legless lizards), Burton's Legless Lizard is also amongst the most widespread of Australian reptiles, occurring in almost all parts of Australia. Although it can unhinge it's jaw like a snake, the external ear holes and flat (non-forked) tongue indicate it's lizard heritage.
STATUS: COMMON
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Image: David Warwick (Healesville Sanctuary – Feb 2007)
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