Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes mossambicus
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes mossambicus (Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink)
2 Verified sightings at Kruger National Park From 2019 to 2026
9 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes mossambicus, the Mozambique dwarf burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is found in South Africa, Mozambique, and Eswatini. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mozambique Dwarf Burrowing 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 |