Five-toed Whip Lizard
Tetradactylus seps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyGerrhosauridae (Plated Lizards)
- GenusTetradactylus
- SpeciesTetradactylus seps (Five-toed Whip Lizard)
59 Verified sightings at Table Mountain National Park From 2019 to 2026
72 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
September Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Five-toed Whip Lizard
Tetradactylus seps, commonly known as the short-legged seps or five-toed whip lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Gerrhosauridae. The species is found in South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Five-toed Whip Lizard 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 | |
| 2 | Garden Route National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Five-toed Whip Lizard in Table Mountain National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Five-toed Whip Lizard sighting in Table Mountain National Park, based on 59 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Five-toed Whip Lizard in Table Mountain National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Five-toed Whip Lizard in Table Mountain National Park in our monthly data.