Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes mossambicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes mossambicus (Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink)
About the Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes mossambicus, the Mozambique dwarf burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is found in South Africa, Mozambique, and Eswatini. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mozambique 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 | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink sighting in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink in iSimangaliso Wetland Park in our monthly data.