Eyres skink
Oligosoma repens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusOligosoma (New Zealand skinks)
- SpeciesOligosoma repens (Eyres skink)
About the Eyres skink
The Eyres skink (Oligosoma repens) is a nationally vulnerable species of skink native to New Zealand. It is named in honour of the location of its habitat, the Eyre Mountains. As of 2012 the Department of Conservation (DOC) classified the Eyres skink as Nationally Vulnerable under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.
Holotype specimen of Oligosoma repens held at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eyres 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 Eyres skink in Fiordland National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eyres skink sighting in Fiordland National Park, based on 33 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eyres skink in Fiordland National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Eyres skink in Fiordland National Park in our monthly data.