Sand skink is a type of lizard found only in Florida in the United States. The species spends most of its time in underground burrows below the soil. It is the only member belonging to the monotypic genus Neoseps.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Sauria |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Subfamily |
Scincinae |
| Genus |
Neoseps |
| Scientific Name |
Neoseps reynoldsi |
| Other Names |
Florida Sand Skink |
| Size |
10 to 13 cm |
| Color |
Gray to tan |
| Distribution |
Central Florida |
| Habitat |
Areas with sand pine vegetation, scrub habitat |
| Diet |
Ground dwelling invertebrates like termites, spiders, beetle larvae, larval antlions |
| Breeding Season |
February – May |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Around 2 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
Around 5 weeks |
| Reproductive Age |
1 to 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
8 to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
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