Coal skink is a type of skink found only in North America. There are two recognized subspecies of this species. The species is mostly diurnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Plestiodon |
| Scientific Name |
Plestiodon anthracinus |
| Size |
13–18 cm |
| Color |
Brownish or tan with a dark stripe on the side; the heads of males exhibit red coloration during the breeding season |
| Distribution |
Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia |
| Habitat |
Humid regions of wooded hillsides with plenty of leaf litter or loose stones, moist forested areas near to waterbodies |
| Diet |
Small insects, spiders, other invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Breeding Season |
April- May |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
8 to 9 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 1 month |
| Reproductive Age |
Around 2 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Plestiodon Anthracinus
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