Ground skink is a species of small skink occurring in eastern United States and northern Mexico. It spends most of its time under leaf litter on the forest floor. The species is diurnal, but may become active at night. Unlike other skinks, it rarely climbs trees.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Sauria |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Scincella |
| Scientific Name |
Scincella lateralis |
| Other Names |
Little Brown Skink |
| Size |
3 – 5.5 in |
| Color |
Coppery or golden brown to almost black with a dark stripe running along the sides of the body; underside is white or yellow |
| Distribution |
New Jersey, Ohio, Kansas, Texas, Florida in the United States, northern Mexico |
| Habitat |
Deciduous or mixed deciduous/coniferous forests, hedgerows, edges of streams and ponds |
| Diet |
Small insects, spiders, other arthropods |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during the cold months |
| Predators |
Snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season |
Spring and start of summer |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 7 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
1 to 2 months |
| Reproductive Age |
1 year of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Scincella Lateralis
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