Variegated Skink
Trachylepis variegata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis variegata (Variegated Skink)
8 Verified sightings at Addo Elephant National Park From 2019 to 2026
81 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Variegated Skink
The variegated skink (Trachylepis variegata) is a species of skink found in Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Variegated 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Variegated Skink in Addo Elephant National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Variegated Skink sighting in Addo Elephant National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Variegated Skink in Addo Elephant National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Variegated Skink in Addo Elephant National Park in our monthly data.