| Liburnascincus artemis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Liburnascincus |
| Species: | L. artemis |
| Binomial name | |
| Liburnascincus artemis | |
Liburnascincus artemis is an endemic species that inhabits Queensland, Australia.
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