
Oligosoma pluvialis | NZHS
Pallid skink: Dorsal surfaces are typically light chestnut brown, dark brown, or grey-brown with scattered spots, blotches and broken stripes. Dark flecking is particularly prominent on the top of the head.
Oligosoma murihiku | NZHS
This species, although similar to some other members of the cryptic skink complex, is generally characterised by its chestnut to dark brown dorsal (upper) surfaces, which are covered by varying …
Oligosoma tekakahu | NZHS
Their colouration varies from pale chestnut through to olive brown, although some individuals can be dark brown. A dorsolateral stripe about the width of one scale extends from the centre of the head to …
Oligosoma notosaurus | NZHS
Colouration is typically a dark walnut to a light chestnut brown on the upper surfaces, with a broad dark chocolate band bordered by fine cream stripes running along the lateral surfaces. A broken or …