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Sand skink (Neoseps reynoldsi)

Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae

Listing Status:   

Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND

General Information

A unique lizard adapted to an underground existence, the sand skink measures 10 to 13 centimeters (4 to 5 inches) in length and has a gray to tan color. Its forelegs are tiny and bear only one toe; its hindlegs are small and have two toes. The tail comprises about half of the animal's total length. The sand skink has a wedge-shaped head, a partially countersunk lower jaw, body grooves into which the forelegs can be folded, and small eyes which have transparent windows in the lower lids.

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This species is listed wherever it is found, but
    • States/US Territories in which the Sand skink, Entire is known to or is believed to occur:  Florida
    • US Counties in which the Sand skink, Entire is known to or is believed to occur:  View All
    • USFWS Refuges in which the Sand skink, Entire is known to occur:  LAKE WALES RIDGE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Current Listing Status Summary
Status Date Listed Lead Region Where Listed
11/06/1987 Southeast Region (Region 4) Entire

» Federal Register Documents

Most Recent Federal Register Documents (Showing 5 of 6: view all)
Date Citation Page Title
03/26/2007 72 FR 14132 14133 Notice of Availability of a Final Implementation Schedule for the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan
09/27/2006 71 FR 56545 56547 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review of 37 Southeastern Species
04/02/2004 69 FR 17442 17443 Notice of Availability of a Technical/Agency Draft Implementation Schedule for the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan
11/06/1987 52 FR 42658 42662 Determination of Thr. Status for 2 Florida Lizards; 52 FR 42658-42662
01/21/1987 52 FR 2242 2246 Proposed Thr. Status for 2 Florida Lizards; 52 FR 2242-2246
Most Recent Special Rule Publications (Showing 2 of 2)
Date Citation Page Title
11/06/1987 52 FR 42658 42662 Determination of Thr. Status for 2 Florida Lizards; 52 FR 42658-42662
01/21/1987 52 FR 2242 2246 Proposed Thr. Status for 2 Florida Lizards; 52 FR 2242-2246

» Recovery

Recovery Plan Information Search
Current Recovery Plan(s)
Date Title Plan Action Status Plan Status
05/18/1999 South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) View Implementation Progress Final
Other Recovery Documents (Showing 3 of 3)
Date Citation Page Title Document Type
03/26/2007 72 FR 14132 14133 Notice of Availability of a Final Implementation Schedule for the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan
  • Notice Recovery Plan Avail.
    • 09/27/2006 71 FR 56545 56547 Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 5-Year Review of 37 Southeastern Species
  • Notice 5-year Review, Initiation
    • 04/02/2004 69 FR 17442 17443 Notice of Availability of a Technical/Agency Draft Implementation Schedule for the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan
  • Notice Draft Recovery Plan Availability
    • Five Year Review
    Date Title
    08/02/2007 Bluetail Mole Skink (Eumeces egregius lividus) and Sand Skink (Neoseps reynoldsi) 5-Year Review

    » Critical Habitat

    No critical habitat rules have been published for the Sand skink, Entire.

    » Conservation Plans

    Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) (learn more) (Showing 5 of 14: view all)
    HCP Plan Summaries
    81+3 Florida (Bella Vista)
    Bosserman
    County Road 455 - Lake County
    Crosspoint Presbyterian Church
    Founders Ridge, Inc.

    » Petitions

    No petition findings have been published for the Sand skink, Entire.

    » Life History

    No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.

    » Other Resources

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    Last updated: June 20, 2013