Skink - Wikipedia Skinks are a type of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha With more than 1,500 described species across 100 different taxonomic genera, the family Scincidae is one of the most diverse families of lizards
Skink - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Researchers recognize over 1,500 different species of Skinks in several different subfamilies and over 100 different taxonomic genuses In fact, these little reptiles have the widest diversity of any type of lizard Read on to learn about the Skink
Skink | Types, Habitats Adaptations | Britannica Skinks are part of a group of lizards that use chemical signals in social interactions and in finding prey Their ability to discriminate chemical signals is influenced by sex hormones , and the same hormones influence some aspects of their morphology , particularly in males
Skink - Types, Size, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Pictures Unlike true lizards from the family Lacertidae, skinks have relatively shorter necks and legs They are found in almost every habitat except the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions These reptiles are typically insectivorous, but some consume a variety of fruits, vegetables, and even moss
10 Popular Skink Species That Make Wonderful Pets - Reptile Direct Skinks belong to several genera and there are more than 1,500 described species of skinks, which places its position in the lizard family ranking among one of the largest Skinks are so diverse in appearance and behavior that it is often possible to survive different species within the same house
Skinks: Facts and List of Different Types with Pictures - Reptile Fact Skinks Lizards who belong to the Scincidae family are known as skinks Most of them are dirunial, meaning they are active at day They have four legs and a slender body They occur throughout the world There are around 1500 skinks species in the world, some have gone extinct
15 Different Species of Skinks Found in the United States Skinks, often mistaken for snakes, are actually lizards with short limbs and a zig-zag pattern of movement, often hiding under debris just like their snake counterparts The United States is home to a stunning variety of skink species, with a total of 15 distinct types
6 Popular Pet Skink Species: Types You Can Keep at Home - Reptile Advisor Colloquially called skinks, they are known to scientists as members of the family Scincidae This group includes a huge number of species, including more than 1500 in total Many of these are either unavailable on the public market or inappropriate for captivity