Somali Writhing Skink

Somali Writhing Skink

Mochlus somalicus

Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
at Tsavo West National Park
1 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026

About the Somali Writhing Skink

Mochlus somalicus, also known as the Somali writhing skink, is a species of skink. It is found in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It inhabits a variety of habitats, from coastal barren semi-desert to dry savanna to dense Acacia woodland at 1,700 m (5,600 ft) above sea level. Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Tsavo West National Park

Rainbow Skink

Rainbow Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis margaritifera

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Sudan Mabuya
LC

Sudan Mabuya

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis brevicollis

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Kilimanjaro Five-toed Skink
LC

Kilimanjaro Five-toed Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Leptosiaphos kilimensis

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
African Striped Skink
LC

African Striped Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis striata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Variable Skink
LC

Variable Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis varia

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
African Five-lined Skink
LC

African Five-lined Skink

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trachylepis quinquetaeniata

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Tsavo West National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
2 Tsavo East National Park 🇰🇪 Kenya
Insufficient data
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