ENEndangered
Small-scaled Skink
Oligosoma microlepis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies management
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Small-scaled Skink classified as Endangered?
Small-scaled 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 Small-scaled Skink live?
Small-scaled 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 Small-scaled Skink?
The main threats to Small-scaled Skink are 2.1, 8.1, and 9.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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