Eastern Sand Skink
Trachylepis depressa
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis depressa (Eastern Sand Skink)
5 Verified sightings at Kruger National Park From 2019 to 2026
112 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Eastern Sand Skink
The eastern sand skink (Trachylepis depressa) is a species of skink found in South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Sand 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 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Sand Skink in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Sand Skink sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Sand Skink in Kruger National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Sand Skink in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.