Barberton Girdled Lizard
Smaug barbertonensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyCordylidae (Girdle-tail Lizards)
- GenusSmaug (Dragon Girdled Lizards)
- SpeciesSmaug barbertonensis (Barberton Girdled Lizard)
About the Barberton Girdled Lizard
Smaug barbertonensis (also known as the Barberton dragon lizard or Barberton girdled lizard) is a species of lizard in the family Cordylidae. It is a small lizard found in eastern South Africa and Eswatini. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Barberton Girdled Lizard in Kruger 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 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Barberton Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Barberton Girdled Lizard sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Barberton Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Barberton Girdled Lizard in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.