Taiwan Alpine Skink
Sphenomorphus taiwanensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusSphenomorphus (Asian Forest Skinks)
- SpeciesSphenomorphus taiwanensis (Taiwan Alpine Skink)
8 Verified sightings at Taroko National Park From 2019 to 2026
8 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
July Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Taiwan Alpine Skink
Sphenomorphus taiwanensis is a species of skink. It is endemic to Taiwan and is common in areas above 1,800 m (5,900 ft) asl. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Alpine Skink in Taroko 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Alpine Skink in Taroko National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Alpine Skink sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Alpine Skink in Taroko National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Alpine Skink in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.