Longtail Mabuya
Eutropis longicaudata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusEutropis (Asian Mabuyas)
- SpeciesEutropis longicaudata (Longtail Mabuya)
About the Longtail Mabuya
Eutropis longicaudata, the longtail mabuya or long-tailed sun skink, is a species of skink. It is found in southern China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Peninsular Malaysia. Some populations have been found to exhibit paternal care in response to predation by egg-eating snakes. Though some females are documented, to eat their clutch of eggs, when continually threatened by predators especially when threatened by O. formosanus.
Flickr Photo from Taiwan by Liang Ching Hou Flickr Photo from Thailand by Michael Cota Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Longtail Mabuya in Khao Yai 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 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Longtail Mabuya in Khao Yai National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Longtail Mabuya sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Longtail Mabuya in Khao Yai National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Longtail Mabuya in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.