Variegated Skink
Trachylepis variegata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis variegata (Variegated Skink)
64 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
81 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
May Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Variegated Skink
The variegated skink (Trachylepis variegata) is a species of skink found in Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Variegated Skink 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 | |
| 3 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Variegated Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Variegated Skink sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 64 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Variegated Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Variegated Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.