Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes vestigifer
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes vestigifer (Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink)
3 Verified sightings at iSimangaliso Wetland Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes vestigifer, the coastal dwarf burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is endemic to South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Coastal Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.