Plestiodon lynxe


Plestiodon lynxe, also known commonly as the oak forest skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. lynxe is oak forest or pine-oak forest, at altitudes of.

Diet

P. bellii preys upon insects and other arthropods.

Reproduction

P. lynxe is viviparous. Maximum recorded litter size is five neonates.

Subspecies

Three subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominotypical subspecies.
  • Plestiodon lynxe bellii
  • Plestiodon lynxe furcirostris
  • Plestiodon lynxe lynxe
Nota bene: A trinomial authority in parentheses indicates that the subspecies was originally described in a genus other than Plestiodon.

Etymology

The subspecific name, bellii, is in honor of English zoologist Thomas Bell.