ENEndangered
Oligosoma lineoocellatum
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
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorGrassland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in SCINCIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oligosoma lineoocellatum classified as Endangered?
Oligosoma lineoocellatum 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 Oligosoma lineoocellatum live?
Oligosoma lineoocellatum 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 Oligosoma lineoocellatum?
The main threats to Oligosoma lineoocellatum are 10.2, 12.1, 5.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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