western skink

Plestiodon skiltonianus

Member of toothy skinks (genus Plestiodon)
typical skinks (subfamily Scincinae)
skinks (family Scincidae)
lizards (suborder Sauria)
reptiles (class Reptilia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

The two subspecies are nearly indistinguishable and may not even be valid.

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• adults are distinctly striped from head to tail
• common

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Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
• Stevens Creek CP

Months:

• Apr.: 1
• May: 0
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist