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Mokohinau skink
Scientific classification
Genus:
Oligosoma
Species:
townsi
Synonyms
  • Cyclodina townsi
    Chapple et al., 2008
  • Oligosoma townsi
    — Chapple et al., 2009

The Mokohinau skink (Oligosoma townsi), also known commonly as Towns' skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology

The specific name, townsi, is in honor of Kiwi herpetologist David Towns.

Geographic range

In New Zealand O. townsi is found in the Northland area including Three Kings Islands, the Poor Knights Islands, and other offshore islands.

Habitat

O. townsi occupies broadleaf forest and low scrub, usually amongst boulders and rock screes.

Reproduction and behaviour

O. townsi is viviparous and is believed to be nocturnal.

Description

O. townsi reaches a maximum body size of about 87 millimetres (3.4 in) snout-vent length (SVL).

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