Tasmanian Tree Skink

Tasmanian Tree Skink

Carinascincus pretiosus

Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered Endemic
Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
25 Verified sightings at Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park From 2019 to 2026
52 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)

About the Tasmanian Tree Skink

The Tasmanian tree skink (Carinascincus pretiosus), also known commonly as the agile cool-skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Tasmania and the Bass Strait islands. It is viviparous, and may be found in a wide variety of habitats, from tall forests to rocky coastlines. Wikipedia →

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Maria Island National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
~30%
2 Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
~30%
3 Freycinet National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
~30%

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Tasmanian Tree Skink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park?

About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Tasmanian Tree Skink sighting in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, based on 25 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Tasmanian Tree Skink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park?

February has the highest sighting rate for Tasmanian Tree Skink in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park in our monthly data.

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