Lizards of Kentucky Flashcards

What is the scientific name of the Broadhead Skink?

What is the scientific name of the Coal Skink?

What is the scientific name of the Five-Lined Skink?

What is the scientific name of the Ground Skink?

What is the scientific name of the Northern Fence Lizard?

What is the scientific name of the Eastern Slender Glass Lizard?

What is the scientific name of the Six-Lined Race Runner?

What is the scientific name of the Southern Five-Lined Skink?

Lizard Species in Kentucky

Broadhead Skink (Plestiodon laticeps)
- Belongs to the Scincidae family
- Recognized for its broad head structure
Coal Skink (Plestiodon anthracinus)
- Part of the Scincidae family
- Typically found in moist habitats such as swamps and marshes
Five-Lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)
- Also in the Scincidae family
- Distinguished by five characteristic stripes running down its back
Ground Skink (Scincella lateralis)
- Another member of the Scincidae family
- Known for its small size and burrowing behavior
Northern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus)
- Belongs to the Phrynosomatidae family
- Commonly seen basking on fences and rocks
Eastern Slender Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus attenuatus)
- Part of the Anguidae family
- Resembles a snake due to its legless appearance
Six-Lined Race Runner (Aspidoscelis sexlineata)
- Falls under the Teiidae family
- Notable for six longitudinal stripes and quick movements
Southern Five-Lined Skink (Plestiodon inexpectatus)
- Member of the Scincidae family
- Similar to the Five-Lined Skink but found predominantly in southern regions

Test your knowledge of Kentucky's diverse lizard species with these flashcards. Each card presents a different lizard, including its scientific name and family classification. Perfect for students and reptile enthusiasts alike!