Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Order Squamata Scientific name Cyclodina oliveri | Phylum Chordata Class Reptilia Suborder Sauria Rank Species | |
Similar Whitaker's skink, Robust skink, Ornate skink, Copper skink, Oligosoma notosaurus | ||
The marbled skink, Cyclodina oliveri, is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.
Etymology
The specific name, oliveri, is in honor of New Zealand ornithologist Walter Oliver.
References
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