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Little brown skink

Scincella lateralis

Description:

A small, slender lizard (3.0 to 5.25 inches in length) with smooth, shiny scales and short legs. Background color is variable, but usually golden brown to dark brown with dark stripes running down the side of the back from eye to mid-tail. Small black specks typically dot the back and sides. Adult males have yellow bellies; adult females have white or gray bellies and are larger. Juveniles are similar to adults.

Habitat:

Semi rural

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KarenL
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KarenL

Columbia, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2012
Submitted on Jun 10, 2012

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