Ctenotus strauchii, commonly known as the Eastern Barred Wedgesnout Ctenotus, is a species of skink in the genus Ctenotus native to Australia. It is named after Alexander Strauch, a Russian zoologist. The Eastern Barred Wedgesnout Ctenotus grows to 5.5 cm in length. The Diurnal species is reddish-brown or often chocolate-brown body. The species has a white dorso-lateral strip that runs from above the eye to the base of the tail. This stripe is bordered above by a line of small black blotches. Below the stripe is a blackish zone which encloses a series of small white and pale brown dots that are aligned transversely. Upper surface of the limbs are light brown and are often streaked or mottled with black. Plantar scales are. The species has short appendages. The species is oviparous.