Skinks

Introduction

Skinks are more slender than geckos, with narrow heads and small eyes, a narrow neck which is nearly as wide as the head, and smooth, shiny scales on the surface of the skin.

There are 78 species of skink in New Zealand but new species are still being discovered. Only a few species are listed here. 

NZ Herpetological Society lists further skink information.

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