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__NOTOC__ The Bermuda skink or rock lizard (''Plestiodon longirostris'', formerly ''Eumeces longirostris''〔Brandley M.C., Schmitz A., Reeder T.W. (2005). "Partitioned Bayesian analyses, partition choice, and the phylogenetic relationships of scincid lizards." ''Systematic Biology'' 54 (3): 373–390. 〕〔Smith, H.M. (2005). "''Plestiodon'': a replacement name for most members of the genus ''Eumeces'' in North America." ''Journal of Kansas Herpetology'' 14: 15–16.〕) is the only endemic terrestrial vertebrate of the Bermudas (ignoring marine turtles and the terrapins found in brackish ponds 〔(Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo: Diamondback Terrapin Project )〕). It is a relatively small skink (a kind of lizard): adults reach an average snout-to-vent length of about 8 cm (a bit more than 3 inches). == Description == Adult Bermuda skinks (also known locally as "rock lizards") have dark brown or black backs and are pinkish or light gray on the underside. Juveniles are lighter in color and have black stripes running along the sides of their bodies, which fade with age. Females retain the stripes longer than males. Adult males have larger heads. Hatchlings have bright blue tails. All have salmon orange cheeks and throat. The Bermuda skink lives predominantly in rocky coastal areas. They feed on small invertebrates such as crickets or beetles, but also on small terrestrial crustaceans. While being more active during summer, the Bermuda skink does not hibernate, because the warm climate allows it to be active year-round. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bermuda rock skink」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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