Brachymeles is a genus of skinks. The majority of the species within the genus are endemic to certain island ecosystems in the Philippines. In 2018, the Zoological Society of London through its EDGE of Existence Program listed the Cebu small worm skink as the 80th most evolutionarily distinct and globally endangered reptile species in the world, making it the most endangered member of the genus Brachymeles.
Brachymeles bonitae, commonly known as the stub-limbed burrowing skink or pretty short-legged skink, is a species of skink found in the Philippines. It was first described in 1839 by André Marie Constant Duméril and Gabriel Bibron. It is endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles elerae, the common short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines. It is found throughout most of the country, albeit very rarely, and hence the species is poorly characterized.
Brachymeles apus, Hikida's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to Malaysia.
Brachymeles boholensis, the Bohol short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles boulengeri, Boulenger's short-legged skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles cebuensis, Rabor's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles gracilis, the graceful short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles hilong, the graceful short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles mindorensis, the Mindoro short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles pathfinderi, the pathfinder short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles samarensis, Brown's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles suluensis, the graceful short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles talinis, Duméril's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles taylori, Taylor's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
There are two species of skink named Taylor's short-legged skink endemic to the Philippines:
Brachymeles tridactylus, the three-fingered short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles vermis, Taylor's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
Brachymeles wrighti, Wright's short-legged skink, is a species of skink endemic to the Philippines.
