Karasburg Tree Skink
Trachylepis sparsa
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis sparsa (Karasburg Tree Skink)
6 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
155 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Karasburg Tree Skink
The Karasburg tree skink (Trachylepis sparsa) is a species of skink found in Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Karasburg Tree Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Karasburg Tree Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Karasburg Tree Skink sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Karasburg Tree Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Karasburg Tree Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.