Okahandja Legless Skink
Acontias occidentalis
Silhouette: David Orr · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusAcontias
- SpeciesAcontias occidentalis (Okahandja Legless Skink)
1 Verified sightings at Waterberg Plateau Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across all 2 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Okahandja Legless Skink
Acontias occidentalis, the western burrowing skink or savanna legless skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. It is found in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, and South Africa. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Okahandja Legless 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 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |