Spotted something while out hiking

[TriggerFish]

Just wondering if what I saw on my hike today is a Cunningham's Skink? I was hiking the surrounding hills of Canberra and spotted this little guy and one other basking on rocks. He was quite calm with me about, but, kept a healthy distance. Apologies for the photo, I only had my iPhone with me at the time.

Would someone be able to confirm that this is or isn't a Cunningham's Skink (Egernia cunninghami) please? From what I have read, they can be quite varied in their appearance. I was quite excited to see something more than a butterfly or a cricket for a change .

Thanks in advance,

TF.

 

[dihsmaj]

Most likely cunninghami.

 

[Smithers]

Yep it's a cunningham...Plenty around here

Nice specimen too

 

[TriggerFish]

Thanks for the quick responses. He was indeed a nice looking critter. Might take a better camera next time I am up that particular hill.

Thanks,

TF.

 

[shortstuff61]

I've kept them in the past and that looks like one to me!