11003-66007 Mackenzie skink (Oligosoma prasinum) male on lichen covered rock. Distinguished from other 'spotted skinks' by a lack of markings on the tail. Range is restricted to the Mackenzie Basin, and extends from the Rangitata River southwards to Lake Pukaki. Lake Pukaki *
11003-66503 South Marlborough spotted skink (Oligosoma elium) adult on rock in Hutton's Shearwater colony. Typically pale green (elium means olive in Greek) with a creamish dorsolateral stripe becoming less distinct at base of tail. Ventral surface occasionally pale pink. Seaward Kaikouras *
11003-66504 South Marlborough spotted skink (Oligosoma elium) adult on rock in Hutton's Shearwater colony. Typically pale green (elium means olive in Greek) with a creamish dorsolateral stripe becoming less distinct at base of tail. Ventral surface occasionally pale pink. Seaward Kaikouras *