Common Name
Iowa Range
Habitat
Description
great plains skink
southwest Iowa
open grasslands near permanent or semipermanent water
The great plains skink is the largest skink in North America. Its ground color varies from black to dark brown. The scales are arranged in oblique rows rather than in parallel rows. The scales are also edged in black or dark brown. Juveniles appear black with white spots on the lips and have a blue tail.
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