Scincella doriae


Scincella doriae, also known commonly as Doria's ground skink and Doria's smooth skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The specific name, doriae, is in honor of Italian zoologist Giacomo Doria.

Geographic range

A. doriae is found in China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. doriae is forest, at altitudes around.

Description

Large for the genus Scincella, adults of S. doriae have an average snout-to-vent length of.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of S. doriae is unknown.