Red-throated Cool-skink
Acritoscincus platynotus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusAcritoscincus (Three-lined and Red-throated Skinks)
- SpeciesAcritoscincus platynotus (Red-throated Cool-skink)
About the Red-throated Cool-skink
The red-throated cool-skink or red-throated skink (Acritoscincus platynotus) is a species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-throated Cool-skink in Blue Mountains 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 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-throated Cool-skink in Blue Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-throated Cool-skink sighting in Blue Mountains National Park, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-throated Cool-skink in Blue Mountains National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Red-throated Cool-skink in Blue Mountains National Park in our monthly data.