Western three-striped skink
Trachylepis occidentalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis occidentalis (Western three-striped skink)
About the Western three-striped skink
The western three-striped skink (Trachylepis occidentalis) is a species of skink found in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, and Angola. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western three-striped 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 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Western three-striped skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Western three-striped skink sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 29 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Western three-striped skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Western three-striped skink in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.