Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Berber Skink
Scientific Name: Novoeumeces [Eumeces] schneideri
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Novoeumeces
Species: schneideri
Natural Range
The Berber skink is native to the northwestern part
of Africa. It is also common east to west Asia. They are found in environments
such as dry, brushy areas and rocky steppes.Check out the area here!
Interesting Facts
This creature adapts to hot, dry areas which
is why they live where they live. They burrow underground when they want
to escape the heat. Their ear openings are covered with three comb-like scales,
which prevents sand from getting into the ear while burrowing. Click here to
learn how to take care of one of these creatures.
Links
If you actually want to look up extra information
about this skink and other skinks click on these links.
The Berber Skink and CLHS.
The berber skink was a temporary visitor to our school.
It was brought to us by Matthew H.
Though it is not found in the United States, the berber skink is the top import
of
all
the
other
skinks.
Though
it eats
such
things
as crickets and dog and cat food, its life span goes to roughly 20 years.