Lord Howe Island Skink
Oligosoma lichenigerum
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 1/11/2009
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 12/06/2017
Population trend: Unknown
Other names: None
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Lord Howe Island Skink is a rich metallic-bronze/olive lizard growing to 8cm with small brown flecks/streaks aligned longitudinally, often with brown spots on the head, a pale golden stripe from above the eye to the base of the tail.
Threats
Unknown.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database