The common skink (Oligosoma polychroma), also known as the northern grass skink,"Northern grass skink," Department of Conservation. Retrieved 23 September 2022. 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.
Conservation status In 2012 the Department of Conservation classified the common skink as Not Threatened under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.
References
External links
Image of the holotype specimen of the common skink held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa