DSC_3443 McCann's skink (Oligosoma maccanni Clade 4) a large mature female. A very common species in drier regions of the South Island. Usually lighter, or more grey in colour than the grass skinks, but some individuals may be difficult to separate out. Rock and Pillar Range *
11003-77011 McCann's skink (Oligosoma maccanni Clade 4) gravid female on lichen-covered schist. A very common species in drier regions of the South Island. Usually lighter, or more grey in colour than the grass skinks, this is the typical 'blotchy' morph from Central Otago. Cromwell Gorge *
DSC_3386 McCann's skink (Oligosoma maccanni Clade 2) striped morph. This smooth-striped colour morph is similar to the striped form of the Grass skink, but the mid-dorsal stripe usually breaks up, or is notched on tail of McCann's skinks. Eyre Mountains *
