What type of creature is a skink?
Barrier skink New Zealand Threat Classification System. Barrier skink The Barrier skink, "Oligosoma judgei", is a species of medium-sized skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Zealand, where it lives in the alpine habitat of the Darran and Takitimu mountains of Fiordland. It is one of only two species of New Zealand skinks that live "exclusively" in the alpine zone, the other being the "Sinbad skink", "Oligosoma pikitanga", a closely related species of similar appearance which is found in the same part of the South Island. The Barrier skink was first collected in the 1960s but
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and