Long-tailed Sun Skink

Description:

A smooth, slender lizard with an extremely long tail. Base color is brown with a wide dark brown to black stripe on each side thinly bordered with white or cream. Head is no wider than body and narrows to the nose. Black body stripe continues on head up to eye. Tail is extremely long, over twice as long as the body. If the skink has lost its original tail, the regenerated tail may be no longer than its body. Underbelly is cream to yellow, sometimes with a greenish tint.

Habitat:

Naturally found in open forest or shrubland, but can live in empty lots near human habitations. Is often found above the ground in trees, shrubs, and walls.