Lined Firetail Skink
Morethia ruficauda
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusMorethia (Morethia Skinks)
- SpeciesMorethia ruficauda (Lined Firetail Skink)
6 Verified sightings at Nitmiluk National Park From 2019 to 2026
56 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Lined Firetail Skink
Morethia ruficauda, the lined firetail skink, is a species of skink found in Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia in Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lined Firetail Skink in Nitmiluk National Park
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Global Distribution
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Cape Range | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Nitmiluk National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Ningaloo Marine Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lined Firetail Skink in Nitmiluk National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Lined Firetail Skink sighting in Nitmiluk National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lined Firetail Skink in Nitmiluk National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Lined Firetail Skink in Nitmiluk National Park in our monthly data.