n alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
Fleming: Skinks at home in various locations The presence of the Five-lined skink (Eumeces fasciatus) is common around most rural homes. You may not notice the adults as much, as their brownish red skins blend in so well with the bark, leaves and grasses.
July 20, 2013 - The St. Augustine Record