Bauxite Rainbow Skink
Carlia amax
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCarlia (Rainbow Skinks)
- SpeciesCarlia amax (Bauxite Rainbow Skink)
172 Verified sightings at Kakadu National Park From 2019 to 2026
247 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Bauxite Rainbow Skink
Carlia amax is a species of skink, commonly known as the bauxite rainbow-skink, in the genus Carlia. It is native to northern Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Kakadu 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 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Kakadu National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Bauxite Rainbow Skink sighting in Kakadu National Park, based on 172 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Kakadu National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Kakadu National Park in our monthly data.