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Ground Skink
Scincella lateralis
Description
A tiny, secretive skink the color of dead leaves, with a dark stripe down each side. Slips through leaf litter more like a little snake than a lizard.
Stats
Size
3 – 5 ½ inches
Status
Common in its range
Similar Species
None
Diet
Feeds in small insects, spiders, and other invertebrates.
Habitat
Found on high ridges and lowland stream areas. Prefers dry, sparse woods or clearings. May be found under rocks, logs, or trash piles.
Reproduction
Little is known of the reproductive habits of this lizard. Females have been observed with 3 to 5 eggs.
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