Species Reptiles & AmphibiansCoal Skink

Coal Skink

Plestiodon anthracinus

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Coal Skink (Plestiodon anthracinus)

The Coal Skink is a secretive, dark-colored skink of rocky woodlands in the Appalachians and Ozarks. It is identified by the broad dark stripe bordered by four light stripes. Rarely seen due to its secretive nature.

Habitat
Rocky, wooded hillsides with abundant cover near seeps and streams
Diet
Insects, spiders, and small invertebrates
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Coal Skink

The best time to see a Coal Skink is March–May, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 338 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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