1,415 observationsLeast Concern
Western Three-toed Skink
Chalcides striatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Scincidae ›Genus: Chalcides
About
The western three-toed skink (Chalcides striatus) is a species of lizard with tiny legs in the family Scincidae. It is found in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, temperate shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, and rural gardens. It was first described 1829 by the French naturalist Georges Cuvier. The generic name comes from the Greek "chalcides" meaning 'copper' and the specific name is derived from...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Three-toed Skink is Chalcides striatus.
- The Western Three-toed Skink has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the order Squamata.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the family Scincidae.
- Western Three-toed Skink belongs to the genus Chalcides.