11003-67121 Northern Spotted skink (Oligosoma kokowai) resting in Lepidium. A widespread species, often coloured red, or pinkish on the belly, hence the Maori name kōkōwai, referring to the colour on the ventral surface. Now becoming rarer throughout its range. North Brothers Island *
11003-67022 Northern Spotted skink (Oligosoma kokowai) this individual is much darker and browner than normal. This widespread species, is often coloured red, or pinkish on the belly, hence the Maori name kōkōwai, referring to the colour on the ventral surface. Now becoming rarer throughout its range. Cable Bay, Nelson *
11003-67015 Northern Spotted skink (Oligosoma kokowai) this individual is much darker and browner than normal. This widespread species, is often coloured red, or pinkish on the belly, hence the Maori name kōkōwai, referring to the colour on the ventral surface. Now becoming rarer throughout its range. Cable Bay, Nelson *