The moko skink (Oligosoma moco) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae (skinks) that is endemic to New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Moko Skink being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Oligosoma polychroma
- Oligosoma repens
- Pseudemoia rawlinsoni
- Aspronema dorsivittatum
- Acritoscincus duperreyi
- Oligosoma inconspicuum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Scincidae
- Genus
- Oligosoma
- Species
- Oligosoma moco
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