Common Burrowing Skink
Scelotes bipes
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusScelotes (Burrowing Skinks)
- SpeciesScelotes bipes (Common Burrowing Skink)
18 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
18 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
December Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Common Burrowing Skink
Scelotes bipes, the silvery dwarf burrowing skink or common burrowing skink, is a species of lizard which is endemic to South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Common Burrowing Skink in Table Mountain 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 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Common Burrowing Skink in Table Mountain National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Common Burrowing Skink sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Common Burrowing Skink in Table Mountain National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Common Burrowing Skink in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.