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Variable skink may refer to: P. m. epipleurotus, the southern subspecies of the Plestiodon multivirgatus, the many-lined skink from North America Trachylepis
Variable_skink
Species of lizard
many-lined skink, the northern many-lined skink, or the variable skink, is a medium-sized species of lizard, a member of the North American skink genus Plestiodon
Plestiodon_multivirgatus
Genus of lizards
(W. Peters, 1854) – bronze rock skink Trachylepis laevigata (Peters, 1869) – variable skink, striped-neck variable skink Trachylepis laevis (Boulenger,
Trachylepis
Species of lizard
The variable skink or striped-neck variable skink (Trachylepis laevigata) is a species of skink found in South Africa. Conradie, W.; Tolley, K.A.; Alexander
Trachylepis_laevigata
Species of lizard
Trachylepis damarana, also known as the Damara skink or Damara variable skink, is a species of skink. It is found in southern Africa, specifically in
Trachylepis_damarana
Species of lizard
The eastern variable skink (Trachylepis varia) is a species of skink found in East Africa. Trachylepis varia at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed
Trachylepis_varia
List of reptiles in the U.S. State of Colorado
Plains skink Scincidae Plestiodon multivirgatus epipleurotus § Variable skink Scincidae Plestiodon multivirgatus multivirgatus § Many-lined skink Teiidae
List_of_reptiles_of_Colorado
Private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Grey foam-nest tree frog, Natal sand frog, Common river frog, Variable skink, Rainbow skink, Flap-necked chameleon, Ornate scrub lizard, Common dwarf gecko
Babanango_Game_Reserve
Species of lizard
species of lizard in the subfamily Egerniinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is native to Australia as well Tanimbar Island (Maluku Province
Tiliqua_scincoides
Genus of lizards
genus Eumeces (family Scincidae) comprises four African to Middle-Eastern skink species. Recently two taxonomic revisions have been made regarding the 19th
Eumeces
Species of lizard
Meyer's blind legless skink (Typhlosaurus meyeri), also commonly known as Meyer's legless skink, and the variable blind legless skink, is a species of lizard
Meyer's_blind_legless_skink
Species of lizard
"Metallic skink" may also refer to the garden skink (Lampropholis delicata). Carinascincus metallicus, the metallic cool-skink or metallic skink is a species
Metallic_skink
Species of lizard
The colour of this skink is quite variable, depending on the lizard's gender, its age and the time of the year. As with most skinks, its scales are glossy
Trachylepis_quinquetaeniata
Species of lizard
The Aorangi skink (Oligosoma roimata) is a species of lizards in the skink family. The species is native to New Zealand. In New Zealand O. roimata is endemic
Oligosoma_roimata
Broadhead skink Scincidae IUCN (LC) Plestiodon multivirgatus epipleurotus Variable skink Scincidae Plestiodon obsoletus Great Plains Skink Scincidae IUCN
List_of_reptiles_of_Texas
Species of lizard
Cunningham's spiny-tailed skink has a distinctive keel on each scale, which gives it a slightly spiny appearance. It is extremely variable in colour, ranging
Cunningham's spiny-tailed skink
Cunningham's_spiny-tailed_skink
Species of reptile
The prickly skink, or prickly forest skink (Gnypetoscincus queenslandiae), is a morphologically and genetically distinctive species of skink endemic to
Prickly_forest_skink
Genus of lizards
1986 – Lomi's blind legless skink Typhlosaurus meyeri Boettger, 1894 – Meyer's blind legless skink, variable blind legless skink Typhlosaurus vermis Boulenger
Typhlosaurus
stansburiana) Mountain skink (Plestiodon callicephalus) Gilbert's skink (Plestiodon gilberti) Many-lined skink (Plestiodon multivirgatus) Western skink (Plestiodon
List_of_reptiles_of_Arizona
Senegal skink, Trachylepis affinis Guinea skink, Trachylepis albilabris Trachylepis buettneri Speckle-lipped skink, Trachylepis maculilabris Teita skink, Trachylepis
List_of_reptiles_of_Ghana
Species of lizard
Tātahi skinks have a snout–vent length of up to 80 mm (3.1 in) but are typically smaller. The species has a pointed snout, and is highly variable in colour
Tātahi_skink
King's skink (Egernia kingii) Yakka skink (Egernia rugosa) Bronze skink (Emoia aenea) Micronesia black skink (Emoia arnoensis) Golden forest skink (Emoia
List of least concern reptiles
List_of_least_concern_reptiles
Genus of lizards
earless skinks form the genus Hemiergis in the skink family Scincidae. All earless skinks are native to Australia. They are also called mulch skinks. Hemiergis
Earless_skink
List of recorded species of the reptilian fauna of South Africa
1996, variable legless skink, syn. Acontias poecilus Bourquin & Lambiris, 1996, endemic Acontias richardi (Jacobsen, 1987) Richard's legless skink, syn
List of reptiles of South Africa
List_of_reptiles_of_South_Africa
Species of lizard
achieved at three years, but which may be earlier in captivity. The skinks are variable in colour and pattern. Some populations lack back patterns or lip
White's_skink
Species of lizard
The moko skink (Oligosoma moco) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae (skinks) that is endemic to New Zealand. The species was first described
Moko_skink
(oriental garden lizard) Eutropis macularia (bronze grass skink) Eutropis multifasciata (common sun skink) Gekko gecko (tokay gecko) Gehyra mutilata (stump-toed
List_of_reptiles_of_Thailand
Species of lizard
The tree-crevice skink or tree skink (Egernia striolata) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia
Tree-crevice_skink
Species of lizard
Oligosoma suteri, known commonly as Suter's skink, the black shore skink, the egg-laying skink, and Suter's ground skink, is a species of lizard in the family
Oligosoma_suteri
Species of lizard
The eastern three-lined skink (Acritoscincus duperreyi), also known commonly as the bold-striped cool-skink, is a species of skink, a lizard in the family
Eastern_three-lined_skink
Species of lizard
The Gran Canaria skink (Chalcides sexlineatus) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. There
Gran_Canaria_skink
Coal skink (Plestiodon anthracinus) LC Mountain skink (Plestiodon callicephalus) LC Mole skink (Plestiodon egregius) LC (blue-tailed mole skink (P. e
List of reptiles of Northern America
List_of_reptiles_of_Northern_America
Biological phenomenon
Endangered Mainland mabuyine skinks Cape Verde giant skink Chioninia coctei Extinct (after AD 1900) Mauritius giant skink Leiolopisma mauritiana Mauritius
Island_gigantism
Species of lizard
Cryptoblepharus pannosus, also known commonly as the ragged snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to
Cryptoblepharus_pannosus
Species of lizard
leonhardii, known by the common names Leonhardi's ctenotus, Leonhardi's skink, and the common desert ctenotus, is a species of lizard in the subfamily
Ctenotus_leonhardii
into forested areas. In gardens and parks, one can often see common sun skinks, the introduced red-eared sliders and flying lizards. Water monitors are
List_of_reptiles_of_Singapore
IUCN conservation category
Corypha taliera (last tree cut down in 1979) Christmas Island blue-tailed skink (listed extinct in the wild since 2014) Dabry's sturgeon (listed extinct
Extinct_in_the_wild
Species of lizard
The rainbow skink (Trachylepis margaritifera) is a species of Afro-Malagasy mabuya or skink in the subfamily Lygosominae. Mabuya quinquetaeniata margaritifera
Trachylepis_margaritifera
snake-eyed skink, Ablepharus flammeus (E) Minor snake-eyed skink, Ablepharus grayanus Himalayan ground skink, Ablepharus himalayanus Ladakh ground skink, Ablepharus
List_of_reptiles_of_India
Species of lizard
Trachylepis brevicollis, the short-necked skink or Sudan mabuya, is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is distributed across northeastern and
Trachylepis_brevicollis
Species of lizard
Mexican Boundary Survey (1848–1855). The subspecific name scincicauda means "skink tail". The southern alligator lizard is native to the Pacific coast of North
Southern_alligator_lizard
Species of snake
Dwyer's snake (Suta dwyeri) also known as the variable black-naped snake, is a species of venomous snake in the family Elapidae. The species is endemic
Dwyer's_snake
Highly venomous snake native to Australia
might be resorting to constriction when attacking skinks, as it might facilitate piercing the skink's thick scales with its small fangs. The eastern brown
Eastern_brown_snake
Species of lizard
The Haly's tree skink (Dasia haliana) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to Sri Lanka. Earlier thought to be found
Dasia_haliana
Family of lizards
of lizards native to Africa and Madagascar. They are close relatives of skinks and were once classified in the same family as them. Also known as plated
Gerrhosauridae
Species of Australian lizard
burrowing species of skink found in continental Australia. Other common names are 'spotted lerista', and 'common burrowing skink'. The earliest written
Lerista_punctatovittata
Species of spider
pulling the thread toward itself. Bigger females can also attract baby skinks inside their web by leaving fly remains hanging in it. Once its food dries
Parasteatoda_tepidariorum
Species of mammal
badgers studied in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park preyed largely on geckos and skinks (47.9% of prey species), gerbils and mice (39.7% of prey). The bulk of its
Honey_badger
Species of snake
snake Drysdalia coronoides, a three-toed earless skink Hemiergis decresiensis, and a delicate skink Lampropholis delicata. However, one bandy-bandy ate
Bandy-bandy
Class of animals
encourage potential predators to strike for the tail first. In the shingleback skink and some species of geckos, the tail is short and broad and resembles the
Reptile
horned viper Chalcides chalcides (Linnaeus, 1758) — Italian three-toed skink Clelia clelia (Daudin, 1803) — mussurana Cordylus cordylus (Linnaeus, 1758)
List_of_tautonyms
Family of lizards
Relatively small, blind skinks can reach a maximum length of 250 mm (9.8 in) from head to tail and the snout vent length (SVL) is variable between both genus
Dibamidae
National park in Tennessee and North Carolina, US
include the eastern fence lizard, green anole, and multiple species of skinks. The rarest lizard in the park is the eastern slender glass lizard, a legless
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park
Species of fish
in the Anglo-Indian dish kedgeree, and also in the Scottish dish Cullen skink, a chowder-like soup. Sobel, J. (1996). "Melanogrammus aeglefinus". IUCN
Haddock
British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic
Bermudians' first sign of spring. The Bermuda rock lizard (or Bermuda rock skink) was long thought to have been the only indigenous non-bird land vertebrate
Bermuda
Butterflies of family Papilionidae
Predators include the red-winged blackbird, Pennsylvania firefly, five-lined skink, green darner, goldenrod spider, Chinese mantis, fiery searcher, and striped
Swallowtail_butterfly
Species of owl
reported instances of such captures are of various small lizards, often of skinks in the genus Plestiodon, most often from the Midwest to the western parts
Barred_owl
original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012. "Common five-lined skink". Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Archived from the original
List_of_reptiles_of_Michigan
Species of reptile
grubs, maggots, and small crickets. Major predators include the broadhead skink, snakes, birds, and in urban habitats, cats. Like many lizards, anoles display
Anolis_carolinensis
Species of lizard
of skink found in Australia. Note: some lizards that were previously known as Ctenotus schomburgkii are now known as Ctenotus kutjupa. A small skink (up
Ctenotus_schomburgkii
Western skinks are found from sea level to at least 2,130 m (6,990 ft). This diurnal reptile is active during the warm seasons. In Montana, the skink is found
List of amphibians and reptiles of Montana
List_of_amphibians_and_reptiles_of_Montana
List of terms used in biology
obscurum obsoletus L obsolete, degenerate Pantherophis obsoletus; Great Plains skink, Plestiodon obsoletus obsoletus – obsoletum occidentalis L western eastern
List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names
List_of_Latin_and_Greek_words_commonly_used_in_systematic_names
Ecological region of North America
numerous species of spiny lizards (Sceloporus); Gilbert's skink (Plestiodon gilberti); the western skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus); Trans-Pecos striped whiptail
Aridoamerica
Species of bird
more common than birds amongst the stomach contents, with Bougainville's skinks (Lerista bougainvillii) and ring-necked snakes (Diadophis punctatus) constituting
Cooper's_hawk
Taxon that disappears from the fossil record, only to reappear later
Long-toed forest skink (Sphenomorphus anomalopus), thought to be extinct after 1915, rediscovered in 2025. Lyon's snake-eyed skink (Austroablepharus
Lazarus_taxon
western skink (Plestiodon skiltonianus) is a small, smooth-scaled lizard with relatively small limbs, measuring about 100 to 200 mm long. Western skinks are
List of amphibians and reptiles of Idaho
List_of_amphibians_and_reptiles_of_Idaho
Attributes of living species that arose due to coevolution with other now-extinct species
and had an even more powerful beak than the dodo. The Mauritian giant skink is presumed to have been omnivorous. The coconut crab existed formerly in
Evolutionary_anachronism
Species of bird
blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua multifasciata) was quite prominent in the diet in the Northern Territory. In Western Australia, 617 g (1.360 lb) shingleback skink (Tiliqua
Wedge-tailed_eagle
tree frog, the Iberian frog, the gold-striped salamander, the Bedriaga's skink, the Iberian rock lizard, the Iberian emerald lizard and the Baskian viper
List of amphibians and reptiles of Cantabria
List_of_amphibians_and_reptiles_of_Cantabria
Biological system that determines the development of an organism's sex
effect. In other cases, the sex of a fetus is determined by environmental variables (such as temperature). The details of some sex-determination systems are
Sex-determination_system
Species of bird
portion of the diet. Recorded prey includes frogs, insects, spiders, and some skink species. The birds typically feed alone, occasionally associating with other
Stephanie's_astrapia
(2012). "Variations on a bauplan: description of a new Malagasy "mermaid skink" with flipper-like forelimbs only (Scincidae, Sirenoscincus Sakata & Hikida
List of organisms named after works of fiction
List_of_organisms_named_after_works_of_fiction
Highly venomous snake native to Australia
Edward Gray in 1842, it is a robust snake up to 3.3 m (11 ft) long. It is variable in appearance, with individuals from northern Australia having tan upper
King_brown_snake
Informal group of reptiles
balance of these varies with the habitat of different species; for instance, skinks that live largely covered by loose soil rely heavily on olfaction and touch
Lizard
Australian species of skink
is a species of skink found in Australia. Other common names for the species include timid slider and dwarf burrowing skink. The skink is a member of the
Lerista_timida
Dead plant material that has fallen to the ground
decomposed organic matter mostly indiscernible The litter layer is quite variable in its thickness, decomposition rate and nutrient content and is affected
Plant_litter
Genus of bacteria
from 3% to 16%. Other sources for H. alvei include reptiles (snakes and skinks), invertebrates, insects, fish, and bats.[citation needed] According to
Hafnia_(bacterium)
Shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusc
slowworm (Anguis fragilis), the bobtail lizard (Tiliqua rugosa), the she-oak skink (Cyclodomorphus casuarinae), and the common lizard (Zootoca vivipara). Birds
Slug
name Binomial name Length Global status Global trend Distribution Image Variable bush viper Atheris squamigera ~60 cm (24 in) Least Concern Found in Central
List_of_reptiles_of_Angola
Self-amputation
S2CID 26292254. Clark, DR (1971). "Strategy of Tail-Autotomy in Ground Skink, Lygosoma laterale". Journal of Experimental Zoology. 176 (3): 295–302.
Autotomy
Species of snake
krait, an instance of Batesian mimicry. The colouration of this snake is variable. This snake is often confused with the common krait. The presence of a
Lycodon_aulicus
National park of Canada in Ontario
Canada are located here. Examples include the fox snake and the five-lined skink. Because of its location at the crossroads of two major migration flyways
Point_Pelee_National_Park
Wildlife that can live or thrive in urban environments
small Indian city: effect of migratory status, season, and environment variables". Journal of Urban Ecology. 10 (1) juae018. doi:10.1093/jue/juae018. "OUWG"
Urban_wildlife
Retention of sperm by female after mating
process takes place in some species of animals. The site of storage is variable among different animal taxa and ranges from structures that appear to function
Female_sperm_storage
List of terms created from a person's name
good looking, handsome young boy), adonism, Adonis, adonis (species of skink), Adonis belt Aeolus, Greek mythological character – Aeolian harp Adam Afzelius
List_of_eponyms_(A–K)
Spanish island in the North Atlantic
being much drier than others. Cloud cover and sunshine is often quite variable during the cooler months, and there can be several rather cloudy days at
Gran_Canaria
before the arrival of humans. The only vertebrate species was the Bermuda skink, or rock lizard (Eumeces longirostris). These were quite numerous, but have
Geography_of_Bermuda
Species of bird
mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), desert spiny lizards (Sceloporus magister), and skinks (Eumeces spp.) In the tropics, Harris's hawks have adapted to taking prey
Harris's_hawk
Group of islands in New Zealand
and Mokohinau geckos. The island also has robust skink, ornate skink, Pacific gecko and shore skink. Giant umbrella sedge (toetoe upoko-tangata) is in
Matapia_Island
State district in Pernambuco, Brazil
reptiles, the Noronha wormlizard (Amphisbaena ridleyi) and the Noronha skink (Trachylepis atlantica). The life above and below sea is the main attraction
Fernando_de_Noronha
Ecoregion in Tasmania, Australia
mountain dragon (Rankinia diemensis) and the endemic Rawlinson's window-eyed skink (Pseudemoia rawlinsoni). The two endemic amphibians are the Tasmanian tree
Tasmanian_temperate_forests
Natural history of mating systems in which species pair bond to raise offspring
monogamy if they show alternative strategies with other mates. The shingleback skink, Tiliqua rugosa, is one of the best studied monogamous lizards. Azara's
Monogamy_in_animals
Species of bird
Filardi, Christopher E.; Moyle, Robert G. (2013). "Phylogeography of the Variable Dwarf-Kingfisher Ceyx Lepidus (Aves: Alcedinidae) inferred from mitochondrial
Black-backed_dwarf_kingfisher
State of Nigeria
and amphibians are snakes and crocodiles, turtles, frogs, lizards, and skinks. One of the world's Ramsar Convention-listed wetlands, Upper Orashi Forest
Rivers_State
Rocky island in the Spencer Gulf of South Australia
the island. Reptiles recorded included marbled geckoes, three species of skink, sleepy lizards (Tiliqua rugosa) and tiger snakes (Notechis scutatus). The
Goose Island (South Australia)
Goose_Island_(South_Australia)
Species of owl
grasshoppers, crickets, cicadas, scorpions, six-lined racerunners, four-lined skinks, Texas spotted whiptails, creamy-bellied thrushes, pale-breasted thrushes
Ferruginous_pygmy_owl
mole (Calcochloris tytonis). Other endemic species include two reptiles, a skink Haackgreerius miopus and a lizard Latastia cherchii and two birds, Ash's
Geography_of_Somalia
Genus of ants
beetles and rove beetles in the genus Heterothops dwell inside colonies and skinks and frogs have also been found living unharmed within Myrmecia nests. Metacrinia
Myrmecia_(ant)
Coastal nature reserve at Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
shrew Least dwarf shrew Natal black snake Southern brown egg eater Variable legless skink There is an abundance of endemic plants found in the Pondoland landscape
Mkhambathi_Nature_Reserve
Species of reptile
venom to prevent injury by the victim. It also ambushes lizards such as skinks by using its tail as a lure, as is common in many other species of vipers
Sistrurus_miliarius
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the feminine personal name Mirabel, equated in medieval records with Latin mirabilis ‘marvellous’, ‘wonderful’ (in the sense ‘extraordinary’).
Boy/Male
Hindi
Valuable.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Valuable
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Valuable
Male
Danish
, amiable.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Valuable
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Valuable
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Variable
Male
Danish
, amiable.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Amiable
Boy/Male
Hawaiian
Valuable.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Valuable
Girl/Female
Indian
Valuable
Male
Dutch
, amiable.
Girl/Female
Armenian
Valuable.
Girl/Female
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Valuable
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Amiable
Boy/Male
Tamil
Amiable
Boy/Male
Vietnamese
Valuable.
Boy/Male
Greek
Amiable.
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Steady; Mountainous
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Like a Goddess
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Celestial; Of Sacred Descent
Female
French
French form of Latin Constantia, CUSTANCE means "steadfast."Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
Victory
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Irish
Tanned Hide; Yellowish-brown; A Green Field; The Warm Sandy Color of a Lion's Coat; Light Brown; Tawny
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shukrajyothi | à®·à¯à®•à¯à®°à®œà¯à®¯à¯‹à®¤à¯€
Name of a Raga
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name PAMUYA means "water moon."
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Cotton ginner
Male
French
French form of Latin Theophilus, THÉOPHILE means "friend of God."
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
VARIABLE SKINK
a.
Friendly; kindly; sweet; gracious; as, an amiable temper or mood; amiable ideas.
a.
Liable to undergo a judicial examination; properly coming under the cognizance of a court; as, a cause may be triable before one court which is not triable in another.
n.
A shifting wind, or one that varies in force.
n.
Arable land; plow land.
n.
A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.
adv.
In a variable manner.
n.
That which is variable; that which varies, or is subject to change.
a.
Invariable.
n.
An invariable quantity; a constant.
n.
Flowing; unstable; inconstant; variable.
a.
Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
a.
Changeable; uncertain; inconstant; variable.
a.
Like the moon; variable.
a.
Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.
n.
Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.
a.
Arable; tillable.
a.
Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.
v. t.
To represent by parable.
a.
Possessing sweetness of disposition; having sweetness of temper, kind-heartedness, etc., which causes one to be liked; as, an amiable woman.
a.
Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.