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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.
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The Damara skink (Trachylepis damarana), also known as the Damara variable skink, is a common terrestrial lizard found across southern Africa. It belongs to the genus Trachylepis, a name that literally means "rough-scaled".
Quick FactsSize: These skinks typically reach a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 68 mm (2.7 inches).Appearance: They are generally light brown with dark brown or black spots and white flecks that often form short bands. They usually feature a pale dorsal stripe and distinct pale stripes along their sides.Habitat: They prefer open, rocky habitats in savanna regions.
Geographic Range: They are native to several southern African countries, including:Namibia (specifically the Damaraland region)Angola (south-eastern)Botswana (northern and eastern)
