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Common Sun Skink

Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata). The common sun skink uses open basking places; smooth scales and lengthwise pattern should be compared with other skinks.

PanduanHewan·Updated 23 September 2026·Eutropis multifasciata
About this guideThis guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.
Photograph of Common Sun Skink (Eutropis multifasciata).
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What is the Common Sun Skink?

Common Sun Skink refers to Eutropis multifasciata, in the genus Eutropis, family Scincidae, and class Squamata. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.

Evidence: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗

What is known about the Common Sun Skink?

The common sun skink uses open basking places; smooth scales and lengthwise pattern should be compared with other skinks.

Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.

Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗

Habitat and field observations of the Common Sun Skink

During two field visits in West Sumatra and Jambi, researchers found this skink active by day in gardens, cultivated land and forest edges. Those local records help describe an encounter but do not delimit the species’ full habitat range.

Evidence: Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗

How many Indonesian records name the Common Sun Skink?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 2,156 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include Bali, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

How can you observe the Common Sun Skink?

A safe-distance photograph can record body, head and tail pattern and locality without handling the animal. Colour alone cannot establish whether a snake is venomous; seek local professional help if there is risk. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.

Explore related animals

To explore this group further, compare Common Sun Skink with Pacific Bluetail Skink, Emerald Tree Skink, Indian Garden Lizard. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.

Sources & references

  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
  2. GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
  3. Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study ↗
  4. iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
  5. Species account — background reading ↗

References can change. Check dates and context in the original source.