Chevron Skink - Oligosoma homalonotum

Coordinator: Auckland Zoo

Habitat and Distribution: Great and Little Barrier Islands. Stream margins in native forest.

Characteristics: Diurnal, One of the three biggest New Zealand skink. The specific name means 'mooth-backed'. It's back and sides are reddish brown or greyish. Light and dark patches form a distinct row of chevron markings along the back and tail (apexes of chevrons point towards head). Never striped. Alternating black and white bands form a distinct pattern across 'lips'. Undersurfaces pale with scattered spots especially on throat. Intact tail long and slender

Size: Up to 143mm SVL.

Food: Invertebrates and insects.

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Captive Program:

Associated Documents:

Oligosoma Recovery Plan