Florida Lizards Black

Southeastern five lined skink 9.

Florida lizards black. Northern mole skink 3. Male west african rainbow lizard agama agama africana a subspecies of agama agama and a non native invasive species to florida approx. It is legal to trap and remove most of the non native lizards in florida however they are protected by florida s anti cruelty laws and those guidelines must be followed. Several species come to mind including the nile monitor green iguana black spiny tailed iguana and brown anole see photo above.

Florida sand skink one of the most highly adapted scrub creatures the 4 sand skink occurs nowhere in the world except six counties in central florida. Nonstressed breeding males of the west african subspecies have brilliant orange heads an indigo blue or black body and legs and a tail that is bluish white at the. Invasive lizard populations have increased since the 19th century and pose as a threat to the survival of the native types of lizards in florida which have to compete for food and habitat space. Tropical house gecko 8.

Like most members of the skink family the sand skink is a smooth scaled shiny lizard that likes to stay out of sight. Florida has warm temperatures year round which is perfect for cold blooded lizards. Florida has several lizard species that are easy to find and interesting to watch. Neck black collar marking present no 146 yes 10 neck intercollar pale scale number 12 or fewer 1 13 or more 1 neck stripes contain yellow no 1 yes 1.

Salvator merianae duméril bibron 1839 argentine black white tegu. 24 inches in total length at fairchild tropical botanic garden coral gables florida. Florida scrub lizard 3. Sceloporus woodi stejneger 1918 florida scrub lizard.

Little brown skink 7. Geckos are so common in buildings in south florida that they are called house lizards anoles and skinks are easy to watch in almost any park or garden. State of florida this list includes both native and introduced species introduced species are put on this list only if they have an established population large breeding population numerous specimens caught invasive etc three out of the four orders of reptiles can be found in florida with the tuatara order being absent. Plestiodon reynoldsi stejneger 1910 florida sand skink.

Scincella lateralis say in james 1823 gound skink. Non native sceloporus undulatus bosc daudin in sonnini latreille 1801 eastern fence lizard. Scincella lateralis ground skink sphaerodactylus argus ocellated gecko sphaerodactylus elegans ashy gecko. Tegu lizard species profiles additional information.