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Common New Zealand Skink

Oligosoma polychroma

Classification

Family
Scincidae

The common skink (Oligosoma polychroma), also known as the northern grass skink, 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. Distribution The common skink is widespread in New Zealand from Stewart Island to the middle of North Island.

Distribution

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