Balsas Blue-tailed Skink

Plestiodon lotus

Classification

Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae

Plestiodon lotus is a species of skink. It is endemic to the Balsas River basin, Mexico. Plestiodon lotus occurs in oak and tropical deciduous forests, where it can be found under rocks or fallen logs, but sometimes active on leaf litter.

Distribution

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Sources and credits

DescriptionPlestiodon lotus, Wikipedia contributors Safetywikidata

Balsas Blue-tailed Skink

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