Sand skink (Neoseps reynoldsi)
Kingdom: Animalia Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Family: Scincidae
Listing Status:
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.
- States/US Territories in which the Sand skink is known to occur: Florida
- USFWS Refuges in which the Sand skink is known to occur:
LAKE WALES RIDGE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
» Federal Register Documents
| 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 |
| 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| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/1999 | South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan (68 spp.) | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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.
» Conservation Plans
| HCP Plan Summaries |
|---|
| 81+3 Florida (Bella Vista) |
| Bosserman |
| Founders Ridge, Inc. |
| Hancock Commons |
| Lake County School Board |
» Petitions
No petition findings have been published for the Sand skink.
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
» Other Resources
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