Missouri Department of Conservation
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Summary information for SKINK, SOUTHERN PRAIRIE

Common Name
SKINK, SOUTHERN PRAIRIE
Scientific Name
PLESTIODON SEPTENTRIONALIS OBTUSIROSTRIS
Status
NONGAME, STATE RANK S3, GLOBAL RANK G5T5
Primary Habitat
"Grassland(matrix)"
Preferred Habitat
"Occurs in grassland and on open, grass-covered rocky hillsides near streams, occasionally in forest edge."
Distribution
"Has been recorded from southwest Missouri *05*."
County List
BARTON
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