Physical Characteristics
Otago skinks are large compared to other New Zealand skinks, capable of growing to lengths up to 12 inches (31 cm). They are marked with distinctive black, yellow, and green spots, which provides excellent camouflage in their rocky habitat of lichen-covered rocks and schist outcrops. Like most skinks, Otago skinks are omnivores and feed on a wide variety of insects and fleshy fruits. They are long lived (up to 15 years), slow to mature (3 to 4 years), and give birth to 3 or 4 live and independent young in January to March each year.
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