Scincella is a
genus of
lizards in the
skinkfamily,
Scincidae, commonly referred to as ground skinks.[1] The exact number of
species in the genus is unclear, as
taxonomic reclassification is ongoing, and sources vary widely. Scincella species primarily range throughout the temperate regions of the world and are typically small,
fossorial lizards, which consume a wide variety of
arthropods. They are a generalized insectivore with well developed chemosensory abilities.[2]
Description
The Ground Skink (Scincella lateralis) a medium sized skink, that have a shiny brown back. They are most commonly found in moist woodland areas throughout the southeastern
United States.[3]
Species
The genus Scincella contains the following 39 recognized species:[4][5]
Mittleman MB (1950). "The Generic Status of Scincus lateralis Say, 1823". Herpetologica6 (2): 17–24. (Scincella, new genus).
Ouboter PE (1986). "A revision of the genus Scincella (Reptilia: Sauria: Scincidae) of Asia, with some notes on its evolution". Zoologische Verhandelingen229: 1-66.
Scincella is a
genus of
lizards in the
skinkfamily,
Scincidae, commonly referred to as ground skinks.[1] The exact number of
species in the genus is unclear, as
taxonomic reclassification is ongoing, and sources vary widely. Scincella species primarily range throughout the temperate regions of the world and are typically small,
fossorial lizards, which consume a wide variety of
arthropods. They are a generalized insectivore with well developed chemosensory abilities.[2]
Description
The Ground Skink (Scincella lateralis) a medium sized skink, that have a shiny brown back. They are most commonly found in moist woodland areas throughout the southeastern
United States.[3]
Species
The genus Scincella contains the following 39 recognized species:[4][5]
Mittleman MB (1950). "The Generic Status of Scincus lateralis Say, 1823". Herpetologica6 (2): 17–24. (Scincella, new genus).
Ouboter PE (1986). "A revision of the genus Scincella (Reptilia: Sauria: Scincidae) of Asia, with some notes on its evolution". Zoologische Verhandelingen229: 1-66.