New Zealand Frogs & Reptiles

11003-67113 Northern Spotted skink (Oligosoma kokowai) a widespread species, often beautifully coloured with a green back and pinkish belly. Now becoming rarer throughout its range. Three distinct regional 'forms' of Spotted skink from Marlborough, Canterbury, and the Mackenzie Basin may eventually be described as separate species. Cable Bay, Nelson *

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11003-67113 Northern Spotted skink (Oligosoma kokowai) a widespread species, often beautifully coloured with a green back and pinkish belly. Now becoming rarer throughout its range. Three distinct regional 'forms' of Spotted skink from Marlborough, Canterbury, and the Mackenzie Basin may eventually be described as separate species. Cable Bay, Nelson *

spotted skink 67113 Oligosoma kokowai lineoocellatum green back pinkish belly northern form Nelson