I don't think it's Eulamprus quoyii, as there's no indication of a pale, anterior, dorsolateral stripe. I'm leaning towards Yellow-bellied Water Skink (E. heatwolei) for a few reasons i.e an indication of yellow undersides (as seen on the hands, wrists and feet), heavily speckled dorsum and tail. A better look at the head from above, below and sides would help Identify it. Do you have any more shots that you could add?
I don't have any better shots than the second photo now which shows a slightly turned head. If I come across another one I'll be sure to photograph the head from all sides.
Hi Rob, You are bound to come across another one, as they are about the most common lizard in the area, especially if, as it appears, your place is on a creek. We tried sticking one in the fridge for a while to slow it down enough to handle, so we could really get to grips with the key in our field guide and try and make certain which of the many Eulamprus species it was. Didn't get far, as the key was a bit inconclusive anyway. But I think heatwolei is the most likely on distribution. If you have a look at all the records on ALCW for that species, there has been a bit of discussion about the finer points of ID over time, so of which may be helpful for your critter. If you get another one trapped in a bucket, then a quick trip to the fridge, followed by a shot of its belly should help!
Thanks for the additional pic Rob. It gives us enough to positively ID it as a Yellow-bellied Water Skink i.e pale temporal markings and a bit more of an indication of higher density, dark spotting on the top of the head. There also seems to be a dark anterior edge to the tympanum.
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