Lizards
Southeastern Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon inexpectatus
Across the regions where it's common, the Southeastern Five-lined Skink peaks from March to September.
Shows up in 6 ecoregions and 6 states
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Lizards
Southeastern Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon inexpectatus
Description
Plestiodon inexpectatus, the southeastern five-lined skink is a common skink in the southeastern United States. The middle stripe tends to be narrower than the others, and the dark areas between stripes are black in young skinks but become brown with age.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Southeastern five-lined skinks are common inhabitants of wooded areas of the southeastern United States. They are commonly found on small islands off the southeastern coast even in the absence of fresh water and vegetation.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
They are diurnal ground-dwelling animals. Southeastern five-lined skinks are oviparous; the clutch size varies from 6 to 12, with the number of eggs diminishing with higher latitudes.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Southeastern Five-lined Skink
When is the Southeastern Five-lined Skink most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Southeastern Five-lined Skink peaks from March to September.
Where does the Southeastern Five-lined Skink live?
It has enough records to show in 6 ecoregions and 6 states, including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.