Damara Skink
Trachylepis damarana
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusTrachylepis (Afro-Malagasy Mabuyas)
- SpeciesTrachylepis damarana (Damara Skink)
3 Verified sightings at Waterberg Plateau Park From 2019 to 2026
81 Verified sightings across all 4 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Damara Skink
Trachylepis damarana, also known as the Damara skink or Damara variable skink, is a species of skink. It is found in southern Africa, specifically in south-eastern Angola, northern Namibia, western Zambia, northern and eastern Botswana, Zimbabwe, north-eastern South Africa, and western Mozambique.
Trachylepis damarana is a very common terrestrial skink inhabiting open, rocky habitats in savanna. It has fully developed limbs and can reach 68 mm (2.7 in) in snout–vent length. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Damara Skink in Waterberg Plateau 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 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |