Oligosoma polychroma explained

The common skink (Oligosoma polychroma), also known as the northern grass skink,^[1] is a species of skink native to New Zealand. Although historically classified as a subspecies of Oligosoma nigriplantare, it is likely to be given separate species status as data suggests it is a distinct species.^{[2] [3]}

Distribution

The common skink is widespread in New Zealand from Stewart Island to the middle of North Island.

Conservation status

In 2012 the Department of Conservation classified the common skink as Not Threatened under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.^[4]

External links

• • Image of the holotype specimen of the common skink held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Notes and References

1. "Northern grass skink," Department of Conservation. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
2. Web site: Oligosoma polychroma. Department of Conservation Atlas. Government of New Zealand. 21 July 2015.
3. Web site: Oligosoma polychroma Common skink. Landcare Research NZ Lizards Database. Landcare Research. 21 July 2015.
4. Web site: Hitchmough. Rod. Anderson. Peter. Barr. Ben. Monks. Jo. Lettink. Marieke. Reardon. James. Tocher. Mandy. Whitaker. Tony. Conservation status of New Zealand reptiles, 2012. Department of Conservation. The Government of New Zealand. 18 July 2015.