Sri Lanka Bronze Skink
Eutropis madaraszi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusEutropis (Asian Mabuyas)
- SpeciesEutropis madaraszi (Sri Lanka Bronze Skink)
About the Sri Lanka Bronze Skink
Eutropis madaraszi, also known commonly as the Sri Lanka bronze mabuya, the Sri Lanka bronze skink, or (ambiguously) the spotted skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka.
The specific name, madaraszi, is in honor of Hungarian ornithologist Gyula Madarász of the Hungarian National Museum. A widespread terrestrial skink, E. madaraszi has been reported from both wet and dry zones. Known localities include Colombo, as well as around Kala Wewa, and Madatugama.
The body of E. madaraszi is slender, with 32 midbody scale rows. The dorsum is brown, with a dark line along the flank. The venter is creamy and unpatterned. E. madaraszi is found at elevations up to 800 m (2,600 ft), in rock crevices, under leaf litter or under logs, and seen basking at midday.
Das I (1996). Biogeography of the Reptiles of South Asia. Malabar, Florida: Krieger Publishing Company. 87 pp. ISBN 978-0894649356. (Mabuya madaraszi, new combination). Méhelÿ L (1897). "Zur Herpetologie von Ceylon ". Termes Fuzetek, Budapest 20: 55–70... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sri Lanka Bronze Skink in Minneriya 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 | Yala National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 2 | Minneriya National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 3 | Wilpattu National Park | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | |
| 4 | Sinharaja Forest Reserve | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sri Lanka Bronze Skink in Minneriya National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sri Lanka Bronze Skink sighting in Minneriya National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sri Lanka Bronze Skink in Minneriya National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Sri Lanka Bronze Skink in Minneriya National Park in our monthly data.