The Prairie Skink has two subspecies and is one of the only five types of lizards found in Canada.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Plestiodon |
| Species |
P. septentrionalis |
| Scientific Name |
Plestiodonseptentrionalis |
| Length |
13 to 22 cm (5 to 9 inches) |
| Coloration |
Brown to tan base coloration with several thin light color stripes |
| Distribution |
Prairies regions in the east of the Rocky Mountains in North America |
| Habitat |
Sandy areas and open grasslands with loose soil |
| Diet |
Small invertebrates like spiders, crickets, grasshoppers, etc. (avoid ants) |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Clutch Size |
8-10 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Plestiodon Septentrionalis
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