Kingdom Animalia Class Reptilia Family Scincidae Scientific name Oligosoma townsi | Phylum Chordata Order Squamata Genus Oligosoma Rank Species | |
Similar Suter's skink, Shore skink, Robust skink, Moko skink, Whitaker's skink | ||
The Mokohinau skink, (Oligosoma townsi, formerly Cyclodina townsi), is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is now found in the Northland area including Three Kings Islands, the Poor Knights Islands and other offshore islands.
The skink occupies broadleaf forest and low scrub, usually amongst boulders and rock screes. It is viviparous and is believed to be nocturnal. It reaches a maximum body size of c. 87 mm SVL.
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