11003-76012 Mahogany skink (Oligosoma aff. inconspicuum 'mahogany') this image is of the first individual captured in 2004 by Trent Bell. These 'cryptic' skinks displayed ‘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 *
DSC_7694 Southern skink (Oligosoma notosaurus) adult amongst tangle fern. This skink is endemic to Stewart Island, and is separated from the South Island populations of the closely related Cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) by Foveaux Strait. Port Pegasus, Stewart Island *
DSC_3443 McCann's skink (Oligosoma maccanni Clade 4) a large mature female. A very common species in drier regions of the South Island. Usually lighter, or more grey in colour than the grass skinks, but some individuals may be difficult to separate out. Rock and Pillar Range *
