| Saproscincus oriarius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Saproscincus |
| Species: | S. oriarius |
| Binomial name | |
| Saproscincus oriarius Sadlier, 1998 | |
Saproscincus oriarius is a species of skink found in New South Wales in Australia. [1]
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