Many-lined Skink

Plestiodon multivirgatus

Characterized by its slender body and longitudinal stripes, the Many-lined Skink spends much of its time among leaf litter, where its coloration offers excellent camouflage.

Habitat

Prefers forest edges, riverbanks, and rocky outcrops.

Diet

Diet consists of insects, spiders, and other small arthropods.

How common

Uncommon

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