A rare Canterbury spotted skink, not sighted in more than 50 years, has scientists hopeful it may mean the start of a new population for the nationally endangered reptile.
There are thought to be fewer than 1000 of the species left, with a previous stronghold population having collapsed at Kaitorete Spit, near Christchurch.
Now, a possible new population has been discovered after fly-fishing guide Martin Langlands snapped a picture of the reptile in the Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park and Castle Hill area, about an hour from Christchurch.
“It was large and had gorgeous greenish spots and really shone in the sun,” Langlands said.
“I thought it might be something special.”
NZ Herald
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