Otago Skink
The Otago skink is a skink species native to a limited part of New Zealand. These long, slender reptiles are one of the largest lizards of the island nation. It gets its name from the region where it belongs.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Scincidae |
| Genus | Oligosoma |
| Species | O. otagense |
| Scientific Name | Oligosoma otagense |
| Length/Size | Up to 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Body Coloration | Yellow to greenish dorsal side, with a faint gray hue on the ventral side with darker-patched mottles all over |
| Range/Distribution | Central Otago, New Zealand |
| Habitat | Rocky canyons and grassy patches |
| Diet/Food | Insects, flowers and fruits |
| Breeding Season | Winter to early spring |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 live young |
| Mode of Reproduction | Ovoviviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on January 6th 2019 by staff under Skinks. Article was last reviewed on 24th December 2018.
