Hoesch's Mabuya
Trachylepis hoeschi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis hoeschi (Hoesch's Mabuya)
About the Hoesch's Mabuya
Trachylepis hoeschi, also known commonly as Hoesch's mabuya and Hoesch's skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Mabuyinae of the family Scincidae. The species is native to southwestern Africa. The specific name, hoeschi, is in honor of German zoologist Walter Hoesch (1896–1961), who collected the holotype.
T. hoeschi is found in Angola and Namibia. The preferred natural habitat of T. hoeschi is arid savanna, where it is found on boulders and rock outcrops, at altitudes of 10–2,200 m (33–7,218 ft). Adults of T. hoeschi usually have a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5–8 cm (2.0–3.1 in). The maximum recorded SVL is 10 cm (3.9 in). The tail is long, about two times SVL.
Dorsally, T. hoeschi is grayish brown, with transverse bands of dark brown spots. Ventrally, it is white, except for the throat which is yellowish. T. hoeschi preys upon insects such as beetles, moths, and wasps. The mode of reproduction of T. hoeschi is unknown. Bauer AM (2003). "On the identity of Lacerta punctata Linnaeus 1758, the type species of the genus Euprepis Fitzinger... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hoesch's Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft 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 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hoesch's Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Hoesch's Mabuya sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hoesch's Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Hoesch's Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.