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Broad-headed skink (male)

Plestiodon laticeps

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The broad-headed skink gets its name from the wide jaws, giving the head a triangular appearance. Adult males are brown or olive brown in color and have bright orange heads during the mating season in spring.

Habitat:

Shawnee National Forest

Reference Links:

Broad-headed Skink

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