Northern Prairie Skink: Plestiodon septentrionalis
	Distribution: Southwestern Manitoba. This is the only species of reptile found in Manitoba. Size: Up to 8" as adults. Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown with a series of lighter coloured stripes running from the head to the tail. Males preparing for breeding have an orange colour on the face. Habitat: Sandy areas along the Assiniboine River in SE Manitoba. Diet: Insects and other invertebrates.