Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink
Panaspis wahlbergii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusPanaspis
- SpeciesPanaspis wahlbergii (Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink)
About the Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink
Panaspis wahlbergii, also known commonly as the Angolan snake-eyed skink, the savannah lidless skink, and Wahlberg's snake-eyed skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, it likely represents more than one species.
The specific name, wahlbergii, is in honor of Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg. P. wahlbergii is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Earlier records from further north have been assigned to other species.
The preferred natural habitat of P. wahlbergii is savanna, both arid and mesic. Adults of P. wahlbergii usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 4–5 cm (1.6–2.0 in), and the tail is slightly longer than SVL. Males are larger than females, and the maximum recorded SVL is 6.4 cm (2.5 in).
P. wahlbergii is oviparous. An adult female may lay a clutch of 2–6 eggs. Each egg measures on average 8 mm x 4.5 mm (0.31 in x 0.18 in). Each hatchling has a total length (including tail) of about 3 cm (1.2 in). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wahlberg's 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 3 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 4 | Lake Manyara National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Wahlberg's Snake-eyed Skink in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.