East-African Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus africanus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusCryptoblepharus (Snake-eyed Skinks)
- SpeciesCryptoblepharus africanus (East-African Snake-eyed Skink)
About the East-African Snake-eyed Skink
Cryptoblepharus africanus, the East African snake-eyed skink or African coral rag skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in eastern Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of East-African Snake-eyed Skink in Tsavo East 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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a East-African Snake-eyed Skink in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a East-African Snake-eyed Skink sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see East-African Snake-eyed Skink in Tsavo East National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for East-African Snake-eyed Skink in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.