Species Detail
Common Five-lined Skink
Lizards

Common Five-lined Skink

Plestiodon fasciatus

Habitat

Woodlands and forest edges

Range

Eastern North America

Adult Size

5-8 in (13-21 cm)

Diet

Insects and spiders

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Conservation status:Least Concern

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active foraging

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

High activity levels

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Reduced feeding prior to brumation

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Hibernating