9,994 observationsLeast Concern
Western Skink
Plestiodon skiltonianus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Scincidae ›Genus: Plestiodon
About
The western skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus) is a species of small, smooth-scaled lizard with relatively small limbs. It measures about 100 to 210 mm (about 4 to 8.25 inches) in total length (body + tail). It is one of five species of lizards in Canada. They spend much of their day basking in the sun. Their diet ranges widely, including spiders and beetles. Western skinks will bite if grasped and will flee if they feel threatened. It is...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Skink is Plestiodon skiltonianus.
- Western Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
- Western Skink belongs to the genus Plestiodon.