The Lord Howe Island skink (Oligosoma lichenigerum) is a part of the native Australian reptiles’ classification.

[4] The Lord Howe Island skink (Oligosoma lichenigera) is metallic bronze or olive in colour on the top.

The upper body usually has pale spots, with the throat been a grey/white colour with dark grey-brown flecks and pale/dark brown limb depending on the size and age of the Lord Howe Island Skink.

[3] Its life span is currently unknown; however research suggests that the larger skinks can live up to 10 years.

[5] The Lord Howe Island Skink (Oligosoma lichenigera) has previously been referred to by other names.

[10] The Lord Howe Island skink are a species that is listed as Vulnerable under the Environment Protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999.

[12] In the past it was recorded that cats would also prey on the Lord Howe Island Skink, hence why the population in listed as vulnerable.

However no cats remain on Lord Howe Island, so they are no longer a threat and the population is increasing.