<b>Sphenomorphus maindroni</b>, commonly known as Maindron's skink, is a medium-sized, diurnal insectivore found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, characterized by its smooth, shiny scales and distinctive bright blue tongue. This skink plays a crucial role in controlling insect populations and serves as an important prey species in its ecosystem.
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Plestiodon septentrionalis
<b>Plestiodon septentrionalis</b>, commonly known as the Northern Skink, is a slender, agile lizard measuring 5 to 8 inches, characterized by its glossy olive-brown body with distinctive longitudinal stripes. This carnivorous species thrives in moist woodlands and grasslands across the eastern United States and Canada, playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations while exhibiting unique adaptations such as tail regeneration.