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Common Five-lined Skink

Plestiodon fasciatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The (American) five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) is a species of lizard endemic to North America. It is one of the most common lizards in the eastern U.S. and one of the seven native species of lizards in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Five-lined Skink?
The scientific name of Common Five-lined Skink is Plestiodon fasciatus.
What kingdom does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
What genus does Common Five-lined Skink belong to?
Common Five-lined Skink belongs to the genus Plestiodon.