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Many-lined Skink

Plestiodon multivirgatus

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Many-lined Skink (Plestiodon multivirgatus)

Characterized by its slender body and longitudinal stripes, the Many-lined Skink spends much of its time among leaf litter, where its coloration offers excellent camouflage.

Habitat
Prefers forest edges, riverbanks, and rocky outcrops.
Diet
Diet consists of insects, spiders, and other small arthropods.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Many-lined Skink

The best time to see a Many-lined Skink is April–July, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 437 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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