Black-spotted Rock Skipper
Staurois guttatus
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by John Bettaso, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusStaurois
- SpeciesStaurois guttatus (Black-spotted Rock Skipper)
83 Verified sightings at Kinabalu Park From 2019 to 2026
91 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Black-spotted Rock Skipper
Recent sightings of Black-spotted Rock Skipper in Kinabalu 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-spotted Rock Skipper in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Black-spotted Rock Skipper sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 83 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-spotted Rock Skipper in Kinabalu Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Black-spotted Rock Skipper in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.