11003-76502 Te Kakahu skink (Oligosoma tekakahu) adult. A morphologically unusual 'Cryptic' skink, but more robust, and with unusual black flecks on the back. Thought to be a point endemic from Te Kakahu/Chalky Island until recently. In order to create another secure population ninety nine were translocated to Anchor Island, Fiordland National Park in February 2018. Since the translocation, a survey of Fiordland islands in December 2018 found 3 individuals on an islet 30km from Chalky Island, indicating another remnant population. Chalky Island, Fiordland National Park *
11003-75501 Cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) adult on moss-covered rock. Named for its morphological similarity to several closely-related species, as well as its cryptic behaviour. Eyre Mountains *
11003-75510 Cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) detail of adult on moss-covered rock. Named for its morphological similarity to several closely-related species, as well as its cryptic behaviour. Eyre Mountains *