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Gilbert's Skink (Plestiodon gilberti)

Created: March 8th, 2011 - 02:51 PM
Last Modified: June 3rd, 2016 - 10:25 PM Entered by: Steve Zimmerman
Record 67207
Country:
United States 		State:
California 		County:
Mariposa County 		Time:
2006-03-26 00:00:00
Qty:
1 		Age:
Juvenile 		Sex:
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Posted by Matthew Gruen on Jun 03, 2016 at 10:51 PM

I'm no expert but I thought the dark lines extending onto the tail indicate skiltons

Posted by Steve Zimmerman on Jun 03, 2016 at 10:26 PM

Actually, now that I look at it, it must be gilberti. I have updated it as such.

Posted by Steve Zimmerman on Jun 03, 2016 at 10:19 PM

Interesting. I hadn't realized until now that Mariposa Co was well outside of their range.

Posted by Matthew Gruen on Jun 03, 2016 at 06:01 PM

nice find steve i believe this represents a range extension.