Highland Forest Skink
Saproscincus rosei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusSaproscincus (Shadeskinks)
- SpeciesSaproscincus rosei (Highland Forest Skink)
1 Verified sightings at Springbrook National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Highland Forest Skink
Saproscincus rosei, the orange-tailed shadeskink, is a species of skink found in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Highland Forest Skink in Springbrook National Park
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Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamington National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Springbrook National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |