Common Name:

Broad-headed Skink
Scientific Name:
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) formerly Eumeces laticeps
Etymology:
Genus:

Plestiodon is derived from the Greek eu meaning "good" and mekos meaning "length", referring to the long tail of the skink.
 Species:
laticeps is derived from the Latin word latus meaning "broad" and Latin suffix ceps meaning "head".
Average Length:
6.5 - 12.8 in. (16.5 - 32.4 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
11.3 in. (28.7 cm)
Record length:
12.8 in. (32.4 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Fairfax Co.
Broad-headed Skink (top) vs. Five-lined Skink (bottom)
Male Combat
First Landing
State Park