Green skink

The green skink (Oligosoma chloronoton) is a species of skink native to New Zealand.[1]

Green skink

Gradual Decline (NZ TCS)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Scincidae
Genus: Oligosoma
Species:
O. chloronoton
Binomial name
Oligosoma chloronoton
Hardy, 1977

Distribution

Green skinks can be found in the Waitaki Basin in Canterbury, as well as in Southland, Stewart Island and a few islands off Stewart Island.[2]

Conservation status

As of 2012 the Department of Conservation (DOC) classified the green skink as At Risk Gradual Decline under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[1]

References
  1. Hitchmough, Rod; Anderson, Peter; Barr, Ben; Monks, Jo; Lettink, Marieke; Reardon, James; Tocher, Mandy; Whitaker, Tony. "Conservation status of New Zealand reptiles, 2012" (PDF). Department of Conservation. The Government of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  2. "Oligosoma chloronoton Green skink". Landcare Research, NZ Lizards Database. Landcare Research. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
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