Damara Skink
Trachylepis damarana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis damarana (Damara Skink)
About the Damara Skink
Trachylepis damarana, also known as the Damara skink or Damara variable skink, is a species of skink. It is found in southern Africa, specifically in south-eastern Angola, northern Namibia, western Zambia, northern and eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, north-eastern South Africa, and western Mozambique.
Trachylepis damarana is a very common terrestrial skink inhabiting open, rocky habitats in savanna. It has fully developed limbs and can reach 68 mm (2.7 in) in snout–vent length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Damara Skink 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 | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Damara Skink in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Damara Skink sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 68 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Damara Skink in Kruger National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Damara Skink in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.