Giant Lance Skink
Acontias plumbeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusAcontias
- SpeciesAcontias plumbeus (Giant Lance Skink)
About the Giant Lance Skink
Acontias plumbeus, the giant legless skink or giant lance skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Acontias plumbei live in seasonally dry savanna, woodland humus, and forest floor leaf litter throughout South Africa ranging from Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe.
It was previously believed that acontias plumbeus had no genetic variation and existed as a monotypic species, however the genetic structure analysis has revealed that acontias poecilus are morphological variations of acontias plumbeus. Its morphological variation now appends species of different colors including uniform light brown, dark brown, black, and intermediate gray. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Giant Lance 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 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Giant Lance Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Giant Lance Skink sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 19 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Giant Lance Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Giant Lance Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.