Western Rock Skink
Trachylepis sulcata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis sulcata (Western Rock Skink)
21 Verified sightings at Etosha National Park From 2019 to 2026
99 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Western Rock Skink
The western rock skink (Trachylepis sulcata) is a species of skink found in Namibia,Nigeria, South Africa, West Africa and Angola. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Rock Skink in Etosha 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Rock Skink in Etosha National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Western Rock Skink sighting in Etosha National Park, based on 21 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Rock Skink in Etosha National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Western Rock Skink in Etosha National Park in our monthly data.