Scincella doriae
# 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 (Sichuan, Yunnan), Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. doriae is forest, at altitudes around 1,200 m (3,900 ft).

## Description

Large for the genus Scincella, adults of S. doriae have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 5.6 cm (2.2 in).

## Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of S. doriae is unknown.

