Western Rock Skink
Trachylepis sulcata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis sulcata (Western Rock Skink)
About the Western Rock Skink
The western rock skink (Trachylepis sulcata) is a species of skink found in Namibia,Nigeria, South Africa, West Africa and Angola. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Rock 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 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 4 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western Rock Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Western Rock Skink sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 66 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western Rock Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Western Rock Skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.