ENEndangered
Nevis Skink
Oligosoma toka
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Artificial - Terrestrial· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Invasive/problematic species control
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nevis Skink classified as Endangered?
Nevis Skink is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Nevis Skink live?
Nevis Skink occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nevis Skink?
The main threats to Nevis Skink are 11.4, 2.1, 2.3, and 3.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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