Marieke Lettink

Last updated

Marieke Lettink is a New Zealand herpetologist. [1] [2]

Contents

Biography

Lettink holds a master's in science from the University of Canterbury [3] , and a postgraduate diploma in wildlife management [4] and a PhD in Zoology both from the University of Otago. [5]

She is a member of the Department of Conservation's Lizard Technical Advisory Group, [6] a council member of the Society for Research of Amphibians and Reptiles of New Zealand (SRARNZ), and the Canterbury representative to the New Zealand Herpetological Society. [7]

Publications

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Otago skink</span> Species of lizard

The Otago skink is a rare, endangered species of large skink in the family Scincidae, found in the rocky canyons and grassy patches of Central Otago, New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Northland green gecko</span> Species of lizard

The Northland green gecko or Gray's tree gecko is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Gekkonidae. The species is found only in the Northland region of New Zealand, north of Whangaroa; it is one of the rarest and most highly sought after lizards.

<i>Hoplodactylus delcourti</i> Extinct species of lizard

Hoplodactylus delcourti, also commonly known as kawekaweau, Delcourt's sticky-toed gecko and Delcourt's giant gecko, is an extinct species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species was the largest known of all geckos, with a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 370 mm (14.6 in) and an overall length of at least 600 mm (23.6 in). Scientifically it is known from just one taxidermied specimen that was rediscovered unlabelled in a museum in France. The origin of the specimen is unknown; New Zealand and New Caledonia have been suggested. The idea that Hoplodactylus delcourti is the kawekaweau of Maori tradition has been contested.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Whitaker's skink</span> Species of lizard

Whitaker's skink, also known commonly as Whitaker's New Zealand skink, is an endangered species of skink, a lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is found only in New Zealand.

<i>Oligosoma homalonotum</i> Species of lizard

The chevron skink, is a large species of skink endemic to New Zealand, found only on Great and Little Barrier islands in the Hauraki Gulf. A cryptic forest dweller, it can hide underwater, and is under threat from introduced rats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Black-eyed gecko</span> Species of lizard

The black-eyed gecko, also known commonly as Whitaker's sticky-toed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. An alpine gecko species, discovered in 1970, it inhabits high-altitude mountains in three areas of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the highest-altitude lizard species in New Zealand, living up to 2,200 m (7,200 ft) above sea level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Harlequin gecko</span> Species of lizard

The harlequin gecko, formerly Hoplodactylus rakiurae, is a species of gecko, a lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to Stewart Island/Rakiura in the far south of New Zealand, where it was discovered in 1969. In terms of distribution it is one of the southernmost gecko species in the world.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rough gecko</span> Species of lizard

The rough gecko is a species of gecko in the family Gekkonidae native to New Zealand. It is endemic to the Kaikoura Ranges.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jewelled gecko</span> Species of lizard

The jewelled gecko is a threatened species of lizard in the family Diplodactylidae. The species is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Forest gecko</span> Species of lizard

The forest gecko is a species of gecko. Granulatus refers to the granular texture of the skin. Its Māori name is moko pirirākau. It is endemic to New Zealand, found in all areas except the Far North, Marlborough, and Canterbury.

<i>Woodworthia maculata</i> Species of lizard

Woodworthia maculata, also known as the New Zealand common gecko or Raukawa gecko, is a species in the family Diplodactylidae. The specific name maculata means "speckled".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eyres skink</span> Species of lizard

The Eyres skink is a nationally vulnerable species of skink native to New Zealand. It is named in honour of the location of its habitat, the Eyre Mountains.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">New Zealand spotted skink</span> Species of lizard

The spotted skink is a nationally at risk species of skink native to New Zealand. The Spotted skink is currently known to be present in the Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Wellington regions as well as in Nelson, Marlborough and Canterbury. It is also present on Somes Island, Mākaro / Ward Island, North Brother Island and Stephens Island. Adult males and adult females of the species significantly differ in the snout-vent length with body sizes reaching 111mm. Females produce around 3 - 4 young.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">McCann's skink</span> Species of lizard

The McCann's skink is a species of skink native to New Zealand.

<i>Oligosoma polychroma</i> Species of lizard

The common skink, also known as the northern grass skink, is a species of skink native to New Zealand. Although historically classified as a subspecies of Oligosoma nigriplantare, it is likely to be given separate species status as data suggests it is a distinct species.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brown skink</span> Species of lizard

The brown skink is a species of skink native to New Zealand.

Alison Cree is a New Zealand herpetologist. She is currently a professor at Otago University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Molloy (botanist)</span> New Zealand rugby player and ecologist (1930–2022)

Brian Peter John Molloy was a New Zealand plant ecologist, conservationist, and rugby union player.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Di Lucas</span> New Zealand landscape architect and environmental planner

Diane Jean Lucas is a New Zealand landscape architect and environmental planner known for her conservation works, and particularly in and around Christchurch, Banks Peninsula and the Canterbury Plains and South Island High Country. She is a strong advocate for the protection of natural and indigenous ecosystems, and sustainable rural management.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Atholl Anderson</span> New Zealand archaeologist

Atholl John Anderson is a New Zealand archaeologist who has worked extensively in New Zealand and the Pacific. His work is notable for its syntheses of history, biology, ethnography and archaeological evidence. He made a major contribution to the evidence given by the iwi (tribe) Ngāi Tahu to the Waitangi Tribunal.

References

  1. "Public Talk: Looking after our Local Lizards by Dr Marieke Lettink | Forest and Bird". www.forestandbird.org.nz. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. "On the trail of a ghost: The history of the Cupola gecko". Stuff. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  3. Lettink, Marieke (1997). A novel nuclear antigen (Masters thesis). UC Research Repository, University of Canterbury. doi:10.26021/7410. hdl:10092/6803.
  4. Lettink, Marieke (1999). Conservation genetics of island takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) (Postgraduate Diploma thesis). OUR Archive, University of Otago. hdl:10523/3750.
  5. "Marieke LETTINK | Independent Ecologist/Herpetologist (Fauna Finders) | PhD (Zoology), MSc, PG Dip (Wildlife Management)". ResearchGate. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  6. Jun '19, Matthew Cattin 19 June 201919 (18 June 2019). "Scaling the alpine". Wilderness Magazine. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  7. "Science Advisors".{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  8. Lettink, Marieke; Whitaker, A. H; New Zealand; Department of Conservation (2004). Lizards of Banks Peninsula. Christchurch [N.Z.: Dept. of Conservation. ISBN   978-0-478-22561-7. OCLC   156875772.
  9. Lettink, Marieke; New Zealand; Department of Conservation (2005). Attracting lizards to your garden: options for Canterbury. Christchurch [N.Z.: Dept. of Conservation. OCLC   156246797.