Bauxite Rainbow Skink
Carlia amax
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCarlia (Rainbow Skinks)
- SpeciesCarlia amax (Bauxite Rainbow Skink)
41 Verified sightings at Litchfield National Park From 2019 to 2026
247 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Bauxite Rainbow Skink
Carlia amax is a species of skink, commonly known as the bauxite rainbow-skink, in the genus Carlia. It is native to northern Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Litchfield 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 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Litchfield National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Bauxite Rainbow Skink sighting in Litchfield National Park, based on 41 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Litchfield National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Bauxite Rainbow Skink in Litchfield National Park in our monthly data.