New Zealand Frogs & Reptiles

11003-90011 Whitaker's skink (Oligosoma whitakeri) a distinctive large, nocturnal species, requiring a moist humid environment. It was often most abundant in areas heavily burrowed by seabirds. This species has undergone a massive prehistoric range decline and in the 1990's was known from just two sites. Pukerua Bay, Kapiti Coast *

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11003-90011 Whitaker's skink (Oligosoma whitakeri) a distinctive large, nocturnal species, requiring a moist humid environment. It was often most abundant in areas heavily burrowed by seabirds. This species has undergone a massive prehistoric range decline and in the 1990's was known from just two sites. Pukerua Bay, Kapiti Coast *

90011 Whitaker's skink Oligosoma Cyclodina whitakeri nocturnal moist humid environment Pukerua Bay Kapiti Coast