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Mountain Skink

Plestiodon callicephalus

Taxonomy

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

About

Plestiodon callicephalus, commonly known as the mountain skink, is a species of lizard, a medium-sized member of the Plestiodon skinks, endemic to North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Skink?
The scientific name of Mountain Skink is Plestiodon callicephalus.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Skink?
The Mountain Skink has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
What genus does Mountain Skink belong to?
Mountain Skink belongs to the genus Plestiodon.