Alpine Coolskink
Carinascincus greeni
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCarinascincus (Coolskinks)
- SpeciesCarinascincus greeni (Alpine Coolskink)
About the Alpine Coolskink
The alpine cool-skink (Carinascincus greeni), also known commonly as the northern snow skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. It is endemic to Tasmania, Australia where it mainly occurs within the north of the state.
The specific name, greeni, is in honor of Tasmanian ornithologist Robert "Bob" Green. This species was previously known as Niveoscincus greeni, however it has been reclassified as Carinascincus, along with several other species from the genus Niveoscincus.
Carinascincus greeni is an alpine skink which has small dark scales with pale green to bronze spots. The head is sometimes paler than the body, with larger spots. C. greeni has been found to grow to a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of up to 7.5 cm (3.0 in), with midbody scales in 40–44 rows around the body.
Carinascincus greeni is skink species endemic to alpine areas of Tasmania above 1,000 m (3,300 ft) of elevation. The species is mostly observed around Cradle Mountain and the central plateau, however it is found as far east as Ben Lomond National Park and as far south as Mt... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Alpine Coolskink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair 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 | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Alpine Coolskink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Alpine Coolskink sighting in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, based on 26 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Alpine Coolskink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Alpine Coolskink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in our monthly data.