Mccann's skink
A species of Oligosoma Scientific name : Oligosoma maccanni Genus : Oligosoma
Mccann's skink, A species of Oligosoma
Scientific name: Oligosoma maccanni
Genus: Oligosoma
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Description General Info
Description
The McCannâs skink, Oligosoma maccanni, is a species of skink native to New Zealand.
General Info
Lifespan
25-30 years
Diet
Mccann's skink sustains mainly on a diet of small invertebrates, with a predilection for arachnids and insects, particularly beetles. Prowling mainly at night, it actively searches for prey using its keen sense of smell.
Appearance
Mccann's skink is a small, sleek-skinned lizard reaching lengths of up to 20 cm. It boasts a delicate yet muscular body shape with a prominent tail. The skin displays a dominantly grey or brown coloration, often interspersed with an intricate pattern of spots and stripes. No significant differences occur in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Mccann's skink is predominantly a solitary, diurnal animal. Noted for its basking behavior, it often absorbs sunlight in open, rocky areas. During foraging, mccann's skink consumes a diet largely comprised of invertebrates. Its home range is relatively small, with little territorial aggression observed.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Skinks Genus
Oligosoma Species
Mccann's skink 
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