The Many-lined Skinks are lizard species known for their bright coloration and the motifs all over the body. They are found in parts of North America in distinct subspecies.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Plestiodon |
| Species |
P. multivirgatus |
| Scientific Name |
Plestiodon multivirgatus |
| Length |
Around 19 cm (7.5 in) |
| Coloration |
Golden yellowish to olive base, having patterns in black running from the head to the tail tip; the mouth area is bright orange |
| Distribution |
Southern parts of South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, up to the south to Colorado’s Arkansas River |
| Habitat |
Prefers living in sandy soil |
| Diet |
Insects, ants and various other arthropods |
| Clutch Size |
3 to 9 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
Many-lined Skink Pictures Gallery
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Plestiodon Multivirgatus
