Gilbert's Skink is a small lizard with a smooth, shiny body and a distinctive blue tail in juveniles. This skink is known for its burrowing behavior.
Habitat
Typically found in rocky or sandy areas with ample cover.
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon
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