Spotted Forest Skink
Sphenomorphus maculatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusSphenomorphus (Asian Forest Skinks)
- SpeciesSphenomorphus maculatus (Spotted Forest Skink)
About the Spotted Forest Skink
Sphenomorphus maculatus, the spotted forest skink, maculated forest skink or stream-side skink is a species of skink found in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Physical Structure: Head tapered and flat. Tail tapered and as long as two times of snout–vent length. Trunk and eyelid covered with scales. Scales on the back towards the tail larger. [1].
Color: Upper side of the head, body and tail is brown, with smooth scales, and faint darker markings. The throat and belly are pale and immaculate. On the flanks, beneath the dark stripe, a mottled zone comprising yellowish and brown spots.
Length: Maximum: 19 cm, Common: 17 cm(SVL. 6 cm) It is non-venomous and harmless to humans. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China (S Yunnan, SE Xizang = Tibet), India (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Darjeeling), Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sunda region (Brunei, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste), Thailand (Northern) and Vietnam.
Terrestrial; nocturnal; inhabits the vicinity of streams and small rivers in lowland and hilly areas. Found foraging among rocks and vegetation right at the waters edge. Feeds on small insects and invertebrates... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted Forest Skink in Cat Tien 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 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 5 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Royal Manas National Park | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | |
| 7 | Khangchendzonga National Park | 🇮🇳 India | |
| 8 | Chitwan National Park | 🇳🇵 Nepal |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted Forest Skink in Cat Tien National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted Forest Skink sighting in Cat Tien National Park, based on 99 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted Forest Skink in Cat Tien National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Spotted Forest Skink in Cat Tien National Park in our monthly data.