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Rainbow skinks: a threat to our native fauna - factsheet

Published:

January 2011

This factsheet explains why rainbow skinks are a threat. It shows you what they look like, where they are currently found, and lets you know how you can help prevent the spread of rainbow skinks.

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Rainbow skinks factsheet (PDF, 511K)

Summary

The factsheet includes photos of rainbow skinks and the following information:

  • What are rainbow skinks?
  • Why are rainbow skinks a threat?
  • Where are rainbow skinks currently found?
  • When and where will you find them?
  • How can you prevent the spread of rainbow
    skinks?
  • What can you do?

Publication information

Published by:

National Office
Phone: +64 4 471 0726
Fax: +64 4 381 3057
Email: enquiries@doc.govt.nz
Address: Conservation House - Whare Kaupapa Atawhai
18 - 32 Manners Street
Wellington 6011
Postal Address: PO Box 10420
Wellington 6143

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