mountain skink

/ˌmaʊnt(ə)n skɪŋk/
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Definitions of mountain skink
  1. noun
    frequents oak and pine habitats in rocky mountainous areas of United States southwest and Mexico
    synonyms: Eumeces callicephalus
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    type of:
    scincid, scincid lizard, skink
    alert agile lizard with reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with shiny scales; more dependent on moisture than most lizards; found in tropical regions worldwide
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