| Scincella baraensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Scincella |
| Species: | S. baraensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Scincella baraensis | |
The Bara ground skink (Scincella baraensis) is a species of skink found in Vietnam. [1]
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