Scincella boettgeri
# Scincella boettgeri

Boettger's ground skink (Scincella boettgeri) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

## Etymology

The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger.

## Geographic range

S. boettgeri is found in the Miyako and Yaeyama island groups of the southern Ryukyu Islands.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. boettgeri is forest.

## Behavior

S. boettgeri is terrestrial.

## Diet

S. boettgeri preys upon insects and spiders.

## Reproduction

S. boettgeri is oviparous. Clutch size is 4–11 eggs.

