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Robust skink : ウィキペディア英語版 | Robust skink
The robust skink, ''Cyclodina alani'', is a large, rare species of skink endemic to New Zealand. This species was once widespread throughout the North Island〔Brian Gill and Tony Whitaker,''"New Zealand Frogs and Reptiles"'', David Bateman, 2001〕 but has been wiped out in most parts of its former range by predation from several species of introduced rats - it now occurs naturally only on 6 small islands off the north-eastern coast of the North Island.〔 The specific epithet for this animal was given by the describer in honour of his nephew, Alan Robb.〔 Robust skinks are strongly nocturnal and live under rocks, or in seabird burrows, tree stumps and fallen logs. They prefer well vegetated areas with plenty of leaf litter and tolerate coastal areas as long as there is dense vegetation cover. Studies of robust skinks show they are unusually vulnerable to losing water through their skin, which may explain their preference for damp environments such as crevices, bird burrows, rotting logs and closely matted vegetation.〔Cree, A., Daugherty, C. H., Towns, D. R. ''Unpublished research.'' Cited in DOC TSRP-27.〕 ==References==
* Australasian Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Group 1996. (Cyclodina alani ). (2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species ) Downloaded on 20 July 2007.
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