Small-eared skink
Oligosoma stenotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyScincidae (Skinks)
- GenusOligosoma (New Zealand skinks)
- SpeciesOligosoma stenotis (Small-eared skink)
5 Verified sightings at Rakiura National Park From 2019 to 2026
5 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
October Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Small-eared skink
The small-eared skink (Oligosoma stenotis) is found only on Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand. It was first described in 1994 by Geoff Patterson and Charles Daugherty. It is a moderately small (80 mm snout to vent) skink, that lives in one of the most inhospitable (to lizards) environments on earth. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Small-eared skink in Rakiura 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 | Rakiura National Park | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Small-eared skink in Rakiura National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Small-eared skink sighting in Rakiura National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Small-eared skink in Rakiura National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Small-eared skink in Rakiura National Park in our monthly data.