The Bermuda skink is a highly endangered species of reptiles with a dwindling population. These small size skinks are found in a very limited area in the island of Bermuda. These creatures, unlike other skinks, cannot climb trees, but excel in climbing stone walls and rocks.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Plestiodon |
| Species |
P. longirostris |
| Scientific Name |
Plestiodon longirostris |
| Other Names |
Bermuda rock skink, rock lizard |
| Length/Size |
75 – 85 mm (snout-vent) |
| Body Coloration |
Dorsal side is dark brown or black, while ventral surface is pinkish to light gray |
| Range/Distribution |
Bermuda |
| Habitat |
Prefers living in rocky, coastal areas |
| Diet/Food |
Insects; sometimes the fruits of the prickly pear cactus |
| Breeding Season |
Early spring to summer |
| Clutch Size |
2-5 live young |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Ovoviviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered |
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Plestiodon Longirostris
