🌿Native Nature

Bedriaga's Skink

Chalcides bedriagai

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Scincidae ›Genus: Chalcides

About

Chalcides bedriagai, commonly known as Bedriaga's skink, is a species of lizard endemic to the Iberian Peninsula. It usually lives in sandy areas with sparse vegetation and good ground cover. It can also live in open woodland and burrow into loose soil. Females of the species give birth to live young. It has at least one major subspecies, Chalcides bedriagai pistaciae. These skinks are active during day and dusk, and they are very timid. They reach...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bedriaga's Skink?
The scientific name of Bedriaga's Skink is Chalcides bedriagai.
What is the conservation status of Bedriaga's Skink?
The Bedriaga's Skink has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
What genus does Bedriaga's Skink belong to?
Bedriaga's Skink belongs to the genus Chalcides.