Marbled skink
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Oligosoma oliveri

The marbled skink (Oligosoma oliveri ) is a species of skink in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.

Animal name origin

The specific name, oliveri, is in honor of New Zealand ornithologist Walter Oliver.

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Marbled skink habitat map

Biome

Marbled skink habitat map

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Lifestyle

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Mating Habits

O. oliveri is viviparous.

References

1. Marbled skink Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbled_skink
2. Marbled skink on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/6012/12307147

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