Major skink
Species of lizard
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The major skink (Bellatorias frerei) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to part of Australia and part of Australasia.
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| Major skink | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Bellatorias |
| Species: | B. frerei |
| Binomial name | |
| Bellatorias frerei (Günther, 1897) | |
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Etymology
The specific name, frerei, refers to Mount Bartle Frere where the holotype was collected.[2][3]
Geographic range
B. frerei is found in Australia in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, and in Papua New Guinea.[1][2]
Habitat
Description
The holotype of B. frerei has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9.3 cm (3.7 in), plus a tail length of 14 cm (5.5 in).[4]
Behavior
B. frerei is terrestrial and diurnal, basking to thermoregulate, and living socially in small colonies.[1]
Diet
B. frerei is omnivorous.[1]
Reproduction
B. frerei is ovoviviparous.[2]
