Reptiles & amphibians · La Saladita, Guerrero

Southern Sierra Madre Skink

Marisora aquilonaria

Spanish: Eslizón occidental

The Southern Sierra Madre skink (Marisora aquilonaria) is a species of skink found in Mexico. Most often recorded in Aug, Jul, Nov.

TaxonomyReptilia › Squamata › Scincidae

Local records7 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records138 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2017 – 2025

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2025-08-09 — observation by dani1212
2025-07-14 — observation by adrian_mora
2025-07-04 — observation by soulbiol
2022-08-02 — observation by leomcampos24
2021-11-13 — observation by zihuadean
2020-07-04 — observation by itzamara1

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Reptiles & amphibians guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Southern Sierra Madre Skink (Marisora aquilonaria) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/marisora-aquilonaria/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.