New Zealand Frogs & Reptiles

11003-59011 Grand skink (Oligosoma grande) 'eastern form'. A large handsome, fast moving and alert species of the upland tussock grasslands of the eastern South Island. This species is now nationally endangered. Pastoral burning of native vegetation, and heavy predation by mustelids and cats has greatly reduced its range and population. Macraes Flat *

59011Grand skinkOligosomagrandeeasternbaskingoutcropMacraes Flat