Scincella boettgeri

Boettger's ground skink (Scincella boettgeri) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

Etymology
The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger.

Geographic range
S. boettgeri is found in the Miyako and Yaeyama island groups of the southern Ryukyu Islands.

Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of S. boettgeri is forest.

Behavior
S. boettgeri is terrestrial.

Diet
S. boettgeri preys upon insects and spiders.

Reproduction
S. boettgeri is oviparous. Clutch size is 4–11 eggs.