New Zealand Frogs & Reptiles

11003-76012 Cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) the 'Mahogany skink' captured in 2004 by Trent Bell. This population of Cryptic skinks display ‘anti-cryptic’ characteristics, including small size and dark coloration, which are both probably adaptations to extreme altitude and to cold wet local conditions. Sinbad Gully, Fiordland *

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11003-76012 Cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) the 'Mahogany skink' captured in 2004 by Trent Bell. This population of Cryptic skinks display ‘anti-cryptic’ characteristics, including small size and dark coloration, which are both probably adaptations to extreme altitude and to cold wet local conditions. Sinbad Gully, Fiordland *

76012 Cryptic Mahogany skink Oligosoma inconspicuum first adult captured 2004 Sinbad Gully Valley Fiordland