Boulenger's Burrowing Skink
Scelotes anguineus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes anguineus (Boulenger's Burrowing Skink)
About the Boulenger's Burrowing Skink
Scelotes anguinus, the Algoa dwarf burrowing skink or Boulenger's burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is endemic to South Africa. Note that the correct name for this species is anguinus. The name anguineus is a synonym of a different species Scelotes bipes. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Boulenger's Burrowing Skink in Addo Elephant National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Boulenger's Burrowing Skink in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Boulenger's Burrowing Skink sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Boulenger's Burrowing Skink in Addo Elephant National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Boulenger's Burrowing Skink in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.