Ornate Soil-crevice Skink
Notoscincus ornatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusNotoscincus (Soil-crevice Skinks)
- SpeciesNotoscincus ornatus (Ornate Soil-crevice Skink)
About the Ornate Soil-crevice Skink
The ornate soil-crevice skink (Notoscincus ornatus) is a species of skink found in Australia. The ornate soil-crevice skink (N. ornatus) is known to be found from the far north of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, to South Australia. The subspecies N. ornatus wotjulum is found in the tropical north coast and hinterland, whereas the subspecies N. ornatus ornatus is generally not. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ornate Soil-crevice 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 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ornate Soil-crevice Skink in Litchfield National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Ornate Soil-crevice Skink sighting in Litchfield National Park, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ornate Soil-crevice Skink in Litchfield National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Ornate Soil-crevice Skink in Litchfield National Park in our monthly data.