Western skink is a small to medium sized species of lizard found in North America. The species is known to be very swift and secretive. There are three recognized subspecies of this species. The skink is diurnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Lacertilia |
| Infraorder |
Scincomorpha |
| Family |
Scincidae |
| Genus |
Plestiodon |
| Scientific Name |
Plestiodon skiltonianus |
| Size |
4 to 8.25 in |
| Color |
Brown with four white or beige stripes – one on each side and two down the back; side of the head, chin and underside exhibit reddish or orange color during the breeding season |
| Distribution |
Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, western Montana, northern Arizona, southern British Columbia |
| Habitat |
Woodlands, grasslands, forested areas, prefers moist environment, but also found in dry hillsides |
| Diet |
Crickets, beetles, grasshoppers, flies, spiders, earthworms |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Breeding Season |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 6 eggs |
| Reproductive Age |
2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
Can live up to 10 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Western Skink Pictures Gallery
-
-
Blue Tailed Western Skink
-
-
Juvenile Western Skink
-
-
Plestiodon Skiltonianus
-
-
Western Skink Eggs
-
-
Western Skink Images
-
-
Western Skink Photos
-
-
Western Skink Pictures
-
-
Western Skink
-
-
Western Skinks
-
-
Western Skink Baby
-
-
Western Skink Pet
-
-
Western Skink Care
