Coastal Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus litoralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCryptoblepharus (Snake-eyed Skinks)
- SpeciesCryptoblepharus litoralis (Coastal Snake-eyed Skink)
About the Coastal Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus litoralis, the coastal snake-eyed skink or supralittoral shinning-skink, is a small skink found in North Queensland, Australia and New Guinea. They are generally found darting around the rocky outcrops on beaches and headlands, not far from the water, hunting for small insects. Its genus name means "hidden eyelid", and its species name "intertidal". It is commonly known as the coastal tree skink.
Cryptoblepharus litoralis is around 55 mm snout to vent, and dark-brown to black in colour with white to beige spots. The lower surface of the feet are shiny black. Cryptoblepharus plagiocephalus is a very similar species, but has brownish lower surfaces on the feet. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Coastal Snake-eyed Skink in Daintree 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 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Coastal Snake-eyed Skink in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Coastal Snake-eyed Skink sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Coastal Snake-eyed Skink in Daintree National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Coastal Snake-eyed Skink in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.