Phoboscincus garnieri

Phoboscincus garnieri, also known commonly as Garnier's giant skink and Garnier's skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia.

Etymology
The specific name, garnieri, is in honor of French mining engineer Jules Garnier.

Habitat
P. garnieri is found in a wide variety of natural and artificial habitats, including the supralittoral zone, shrubland, savanna, forest, gardens, and farmland, at altitudes up to 1,000 m.

Behavior
P. garnieri is terrestrial and diurnal. It is secretive, hiding in holes in the ground or beneath logs and rocks, and hunting in dense vegetation and litter.

Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of P. garnieri is unknown.