Cryptic Skink
Oligosoma inconspicuum
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusOligosoma (New Zealand skinks)
- SpeciesOligosoma inconspicuum (Cryptic Skink)
About the Cryptic Skink
The cryptic skink (Oligosoma inconspicuum) is a nationally vulnerable species of skink native to New Zealand. As of 2012 the Department of Conservation (DOC) classified the cryptic skink as At Risk under the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It was judged as meeting the criteria for At Risk threat status as a result of it having a low to high ongoing or predicted decline.
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Recent sightings of Cryptic Skink in Fiordland National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiordland National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cryptic Skink in Fiordland National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cryptic Skink sighting in Fiordland National Park, based on 24 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cryptic Skink in Fiordland National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Cryptic Skink in Fiordland National Park in our monthly data.