Graciliscincus
# Graciliscincus

Graciliscincus is a lizard genus in the family Scincidae. The genus is indigenous to New Caledonia.

## Species and geographic range

The genus Graciliscincus contains the single species Graciliscincus shonae, known commonly as Sadlier's skink or the gracile burrowing skink.

## Geographic range

G. shonae is endemic to New Caledonia.

## Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of G. shonae is forest, at altitudes of 150–900 m (490–2,950 ft).

## Etymology

The specific name, shonae, is in honor of Shona von Sturmer Sadlier, who was the wife of the describer.

## Conservation status

G. shonae is threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation.

