Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink
Panaspis maculicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusPanaspis
- SpeciesPanaspis maculicollis (Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink)
About the Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink
Panaspis maculicollis, also known as the speckle-lipped snake-eyed skink or spotted-neck snake-eyed skink, is a species of lidless skink in the family Scincidae. The species is found in southern Africa. Panaspis maculicollis is found in northern South Africa, southern Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, northern Botswana, northeastern Namibia (Caprivi Strip), and southern Angola.
Panaspis maculicollis is a small skink measuring on average 33 mm (1.3 in) in snout–vent length. Panaspis maculicollis is a terrestrial skink that inhabits open or rocky savanna. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spotted-neck Snake-eyed 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 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Spotted-neck Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.