The following photos show a lizard spotted on 09 May 2013 during a photowalk at Meadowood Recreation Area, near the “Wood Thrush” trail-head. This individual is either a Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) or Southeastern Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus). None of the photos show a clear view of a field marker used to differentiate the two species. This lizard may be a sub-adult, as indicated by its lighter brown color and light blue tail.
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Tags: Common Five-lined Skink, Meadowood Recreation Area, Plestiodon fasciatus, Plestiodon inexpectatus, Southeastern Five-lined Skink, sub-adult, wildlife photography
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