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Scincella lateralis
This is a small, golden-brown skink that grows to a maximum snout-vent length of 2.2 in. (57 mm) and a total length of 5.7 in. (146 mm). The body scales are smooth, shiny, and overlapping. The back is tan to golden-brown, with a narrow, dark brown stripe on each side.
Spotted on Oct 21, 2012
Submitted on Oct 21, 2012
2 Comments
Thanks Karen! These are very fast and hard to catch. They 'swim' through the leaves. Although very common here, they are also more often heard than seen.
Very nice!