The Fiordland skink (Oligosoma acrinasum) is a species of skink endemic to the Fiordland temperate forests ecoregion of South Island, New Zealand. The Fiordland skink is found on one mainland locations and the exposed rocky shores of numerous islands along the Fiordland coast.[2] Their distribution has declined due to introduced predators. Currently it lives only on foreshore rocks and boulder beaches on the Fiordland coast. It is abundant, even extremely abundant, in areas free from mammalian predators, but it barely survives where predators are present.[1]
This species was successfully translocated to Hāwea Island in 1988. It has managed to naturally recolonize another island after rats were eradicated.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Hitchmough, R.; Chapple, D.G. (2021). "Oligosoma acrinasum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T178264A120191980. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-2.RLTS.T178264A120191980.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ Adams, Lynn (2 August 2019). "Fiordland skink – what do we know about the species?". blog.doc.govt.nz. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
External links
- Oligosoma acrinasum discussed on RNZ Critter of the Week, 22 September 2023