Lizards
Little Brown Skink
Scincella lateralis
Across the regions where it's common, the Little Brown Skink peaks from February to June.
Shows up in 16 ecoregions and 18 states
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Lizards
Little Brown Skink
Scincella lateralis
Description
Scincella lateralis, formerly Lygosoma laterale is a small species of skink found throughout much of the eastern half of the United States, and into northern Mexico. Its back is typically a coppery brown color with a white or yellow underside, dark coloration running laterally from eyes to tail and like most skinks has an elongated body and short legs.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is one of the most abundant and widely distributed members of the skink family. S. lateralis lives in a variety of habitats, including deciduous or mixed deciduous/coniferous forests, hedgerows, palmetto hammocks,, coastal plains , and the edges of streams and ponds.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
It is largely diurnal, but may be active at night as well. It hibernates during the coldest months, but may be active in almost any month of the year in North Carolina (Palmer et al. 1995).Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Little Brown Skink
When is the Little Brown Skink most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Little Brown Skink peaks from February to June.
Where does the Little Brown Skink live?
It has enough records to show in 16 ecoregions and 18 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia.