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Southeastern Five Lined Skink

Plestiodon Inexpectatus

Photo by Tess J.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Southeastern Five Lined Skink is one of three species of Plestidons native to North Carolina. All juveniles start with bright blue tails, which gradually fade as they get older. They grow to about 8 inches long, with tail.

Notes:

A young Southeastern Five Lined Skink in my backyard.

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Comments (2)
AnnvanWijgerden
Great way to know their age: the bluer - the younger! :-)

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