The Oak Forest Skink is a slender lizard with a shiny, smooth body and a long tail. It is often found in leaf litter and is known for its secretive behavior.
Habitat
Prefers oak and mixed hardwood forests.
Diet
Insectivorous, consuming a variety of insects and spiders.
How common
Uncommon
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