McCoy's Skink
Anepischetosia maccoyi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusAnepischetosia
- SpeciesAnepischetosia maccoyi (McCoy's Skink)
About the McCoy's Skink
Anepischetosia maccoyi, also known commonly as the highlands forest-skink, highlands forest skink, Maccoy's elf skink, and McCoy's skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is the only species in the monotypic genus Anepischetosia, and is endemic to Australia.
The specific name, maccoyi, is in honor of Irish zoologist Frederick McCoy. The generic name, Anepischetosia, was created by Australian herpetologists Richard W. Wells and C. Ross Wellington in 1985 to replace the generic name, Anepischetos, which was preoccupied by a genus of moths. Anepischetosia is in the subfamily Eugongylinae.
Anepischetosia maccoyi is found in the Australian States of New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria. The preferred natural habitat of Anepischetosia maccoyi is forest. Anepischetosia maccoyi is terrestrial. It shelters under leaf litter and fallen logs.
Anepischetosia maccoyi appears to be ovoviviparous. The Reptile Database describes the species as being oviparous. However, Lucas and Frost, in their original description of the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of McCoy's Skink in Wilsons Promontory 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 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a McCoy's Skink in Wilsons Promontory National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a McCoy's Skink sighting in Wilsons Promontory National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see McCoy's Skink in Wilsons Promontory National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for McCoy's Skink in Wilsons Promontory National Park in our monthly data.