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.
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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