The four-lined skink (Plestiodon tetragrammus) is a species of lizard, which is endemic to North America. It is a medium-sized member of the Plestiodon skinks.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Four-lined Skink being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Plestiodon callicephalus
- Plestiodon dicei
- Plestiodon anthracinus
- Plestiodon lynxe
- Plestiodon dugesii
- Plestiodon multivirgatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Plestiodon
- Species
- Plestiodon tetragrammus
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