Major skink

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.

Etymology
The specific name, frerei, refers to Mount Bartle Frere where the holotype was collected.

Geographic range
B. frerei is found in Australia in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, and in Papua New Guinea.

Habitat
B. frerei is found in a variety of habitats including forest, savanna, grassland, rocky areas, and suburban areas.

Description
The holotype of B. frerei has a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9.3 cm, plus a tail length of 14 cm.

Behavior
B. frerei is terrestrial and diurnal, basking to thermoregulate, and living socially in small colonies.

Diet
B. frerei is omnivorous.

Reproduction
B. frerei is ovoviviparous.