Western Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes capensis
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes capensis (Western Dwarf Burrowing Skink)
1 Verified sightings at Namib-Naukluft National Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Western Dwarf Burrowing Skink
Scelotes capensis, the western dwarf burrowing skink or cape burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is found in South Africa and Namibia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Dwarf Burrowing Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.