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 –.

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.