Sharp-lipped Mabuya
Trachylepis acutilabris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis acutilabris (Sharp-lipped Mabuya)
About the Sharp-lipped Mabuya
The wedge-snouted skink or sharp-lipped mabuya (Trachylepis acutilabris) is a species of skink found in Namibia, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Sharp-lipped 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 | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Sharp-lipped Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Sharp-lipped Mabuya sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 40 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Sharp-lipped Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Sharp-lipped Mabuya in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.