Gully Shadeskink
Saproscincus spectabilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusSaproscincus (Shadeskinks)
- SpeciesSaproscincus spectabilis (Gully Shadeskink)
About the Gully Shadeskink
Saproscinus spectabilis known as the gully shadeskink is a small lizard found in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. The habitat is cool, shaded gullies where it feeds on small insects. It may be seen on sunny rocky outcrops within gullies. Ground cover and rocky cracks are required to avoid predation from birds such as the kookaburra and pied currawong. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gully Shadeskink in Springbrook 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 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Royal National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gully Shadeskink in Springbrook National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gully Shadeskink sighting in Springbrook National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gully Shadeskink in Springbrook National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Gully Shadeskink in Springbrook National Park in our monthly data.