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Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)

Common Five-lined Skink

Plestiodon fasciatus

About the Common Five-lined Skink

The (American) five-lined skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) is a species of lizard endemic to North America. It is one of the most common lizards in the eastern U.S. and one of the seven native species of lizards in Canada.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 47,255 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Common Five-lined Skink?

The scientific name of the Common Five-lined Skink is Plestiodon fasciatus.

How many Common Five-lined Skink sightings have been recorded?

47,255 observations of the Common Five-lined Skink have been recorded on iNaturalist.

47,255 observations on iNaturalist
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