Major Skink
Bellatorias frerei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusBellatorias (Bellatorias Skinks)
- SpeciesBellatorias frerei (Major Skink)
About the Major Skink
The major skink (Bellatorias frerei) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to part of Australia and part of Australasia. The specific name, frerei, refers to Mount Bartle Frere where the holotype was collected.
B. frerei is found in Australia in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, and in Papua New Guinea. B. frerei is found in a variety of habitats including forest, savanna, grassland, rocky areas, and suburban areas.
The holotype of B. frerei has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9.3 cm (3.7 in), plus a tail length of 14 cm (5.5 in). B. frerei is terrestrial and diurnal, basking to thermoregulate, and living socially in small colonies.
B. frerei is omnivorous. B. frerei is ovoviviparous. Cogger HG (2014). Reptiles and Amphibians of Australia, Seventh Edition. Clayton, Victoria, Australia: CSIRO Publishing. xxx + 1,033 pp. ISBN 978-0643100350. Gardner MG, Hugall AF, Donnellan SC, Hutchinson MN, Foster R (2008). "Molecular systematics of social skinks: phylogeny and taxonomy of the Egernia group... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Major 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 | Noosa National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Major Skink in Daintree National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Major Skink sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 62 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Major Skink in Daintree National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Major Skink in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.