Macgregor's skink

McGregor's skink '' is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand.

Etymology

The specific name, macgregori, is in honor of New Zealand zoologist William Roy McGregor.

Geographic range

In New Zealand, Oligosoma macgregori was previously found across the North Island. However, it has been heavily impacted by the introduction of rodents, and it is now found in 1% of its former range. Relict populations are on the Cavalli Islands, on Mana Island, and in the North Island at the Hauraki Gulf.

Description

Oligosoma macgregori is a medium-sized lizard species. Maximum recorded snout-to-vent length is.

Reproduction

Oligosoma macgregori is viviparous.