What does "shingleback" mean?

A species of blue-tongued skink, Tiliqua rugosa, with a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may serve the purpose of confusing predators.

Shingleback

Q: What is a synonym for "shingleback"?

Common synonyms include: bobtail lizard, bobtail skink, bogeye, boggi, pinecone lizard, shingleback skink.

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Noun

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A species of blue-tongued skink, Tiliqua rugosa, with a short, wide, stumpy tail that resembles its head and may serve the purpose of confusing predators.

Synonyms

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bobtail lizard bobtail skink bogeye boggi pinecone lizard shingleback skink

Etymology

From shingle + back.

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