# 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.

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**Review status:** This 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.

## Quick answer

The Common Sun Skink (*Eutropis multifasciata*) is a reptile in the family Scincidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from Bali, West Java, Central Java. Diet: insect-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | *Eutropis multifasciata* |
| Indonesian name | Bengkarung |
| Group | Reptiles |
| Family | Scincidae |
| Observation records | Bali, West Java, Central Java |
| Taxonomic group | Squamata |
| GBIF records | 2,156 human-observation records, 2016–2026 |
| Data retrieved | 2026-09-23 |
| IUCN status | Least Concern · [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/2460886) · checked 1 October 2026 |
| Diet type | Carnivore (meat-eater) — insect-eater (insectivore) · [Ecology Asia](https://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/lizards/many-lined_sun_skink.htm) |
| Reproduction | Ovoviviparity: eggs hatch inside the mother and live young are born · [Reptile Database](https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Eutropis&species=multifasciata) |
| Active | Diurnal (active by day) · [ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time'](https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/ReptTraits_a_comprehensive_database_of_ecological_traits_in_reptiles/24572683) |

## 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](https://www.gbif.org/species/2460886)

## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutropis%20multifasciata)

## 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](https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.2416.1.1)

## 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](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2460886&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include Bali, West Java, Central Java. 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](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2460886&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)

## 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.

## Scientific classification of the Common Sun Skink

| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Scincidae |
| Genus | *Eutropis* |
| Species | *Eutropis multifasciata* |

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

## Common questions about the Common Sun Skink

### What is the scientific name of the Common Sun Skink?

The scientific name of the Common Sun Skink is *Eutropis multifasciata*, in the family Scincidae. In Indonesian it is called Bengkarung.

### What kind of animal is the Common Sun Skink?

The Common Sun Skink is a reptile in the family Scincidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect-eater (insectivore).

### Where does the Common Sun Skink live in Indonesia?

Observation records of the Common Sun Skink summarised in this guide mainly come from Bali, West Java, Central Java. That list is not a complete range map.

### What does the Common Sun Skink eat?

The Common Sun Skink is a insect-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: [Ecology Asia](https://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/lizards/many-lined_sun_skink.htm).

### How does the Common Sun Skink reproduce?

The Common Sun Skink reproduces by ovoviviparity: eggs hatch inside the mother and live young are born. This skink gives birth to live young instead of laying eggs like most lizards. Source: [Reptile Database](https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Eutropis&species=multifasciata).

### Is the Common Sun Skink nocturnal?

The cited source records the Common Sun Skink as diurnal (active by day). Source: [ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time'](https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/ReptTraits_a_comprehensive_database_of_ecological_traits_in_reptiles/24572683).

See also [the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/nocturnal-and-diurnal-animals/).

### What is the scientific classification of the Common Sun Skink?

Scientific classification of the Common Sun Skink: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Reptilia, order Squamata, family Scincidae, genus *Eutropis*, species *Eutropis multifasciata*.

Source: [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c), adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

### Is the Common Sun Skink endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, the Common Sun Skink is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: [IUCN Red List (via GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/species/2460886), checked 1 October 2026.

This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether the Common Sun Skink is a protected species, consult the current national list of [protected species](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/protected/) or contact the local [BKSDA](https://panduanhewan.org/en/bksda-offices/) (natural resources conservation office).

## Sources & references

1. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon](https://www.gbif.org/species/2460886)
2. [GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026](https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/search?country=ID&speciesKey=2460886&basisOfRecord=HUMAN_OBSERVATION&year=2016%2C2026&limit=0&facet=stateProvince&facetLimit=7)
3. [Teynié, David & Ohler (2010) — Western Sumatra herpetofauna field study](https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.2416.1.1)
4. [iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/38008)
5. [Species account — background reading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eutropis%20multifasciata)
6. [Ecology Asia](https://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/lizards/many-lined_sun_skink.htm)
7. [Reptile Database](https://reptile-database.reptarium.cz/species?genus=Eutropis&species=multifasciata)
8. [ReptTraits v1-2 (Oskyrko et al. 2024, Scientific Data 11:243), column 'Active time'](https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/ReptTraits_a_comprehensive_database_of_ecological_traits_in_reptiles/24572683)
9. [GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF)](https://www.gbif.org/dataset/d7dddbf4-2cf0-4f39-9b2a-bb099caae36c)

## Keep exploring

- [Pacific Bluetail Skink](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/emoia-caeruleocauda/)
- [Emerald Tree Skink](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/lamprolepis-smaragdina/)
- [Indian Garden Lizard](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/calotes-versicolor/)

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