Japanese five-lined skink
Plestiodon finitimus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusPlestiodon (Toothy Skinks)
- SpeciesPlestiodon finitimus (Japanese five-lined skink)
24 Verified sightings at Nikko National Park From 2019 to 2026
24 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
🌙 Nocturnal When it's spotted during nighttime hours (6pm–6am)
About the Japanese five-lined skink
Plestiodon finitimus, the Far Eastern skink, is a species of lizard which is endemic to Japan and Russia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Japanese five-lined skink in Nikko National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikko National Park | 🇯🇵 Japan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Japanese five-lined skink in Nikko National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Japanese five-lined skink sighting in Nikko National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Japanese five-lined skink in Nikko National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Japanese five-lined skink in Nikko National Park in our monthly data.