title: Scincella barbouri
text: # Scincella barbouri
  
  Scincella barbouri, also known commonly as Barbour's ground skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to China.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name, barbouri, is in honor of American herpetologist Thomas Barbour.
  
  ## Geographic range
  
  S. barbouri is found in Yunnan province, southwestern China. It may possibly also occur in adjacent Sichuan province.
  
  ## Habitat
  
  The preferred natural habitat of S. barbouri is shrubland, at altitudes of 1,800–2,500 m (5,900–8,200 ft).
  
  ## Reproduction
  
  S. barbouri is oviparous.
  
  