About Plestiodon dugesii (Thominot, 1883)
Taxonomic Classification
Plestiodon dugesii, scientifically described by Thominot in 1883, is a species of lizard in the skink family Scincidae.
Common Names
It has three common English names: Dugès' skink and Duges's skink, and it is called eslabon in Mexican Spanish.
Endemic Status
This species is endemic to Mexico, meaning it is found nowhere else outside the country.
Geographic Range
Its geographic range is limited to central Mexico, specifically in the Mexican states of Guanajuato and Michoacán.
Habitat Preferences
The preferred natural habitat of P. dugesii is forest, located at altitudes higher than 2,000 meters (6,600 feet).
Reproduction Method
In terms of reproduction, P. dugesii is ovoviviparous.
