It is usually placed in the subfamily Scincinae which seems to be paraphyletic however. Probably quite close to Paracontias and possibly Androngo trivittatus, it belongs to a major clade which does not seem to include the type genus Scincus. Thus, it will probably be eventually assigned to a new, yet-to-be-named subfamily.

Bassiana is a genus of skinks (family Scincidae). It belongs to the Eugongylus group; the genus Oligosoma appears to be a fairly close relative (Austin & Arnold 2006). An alternative name is Acritoscincus.

It is usually placed in the subfamily Scincinae which seems to be paraphyletic however. Apparently part of a clade which does not seem to include the type genus Scincus, it will probably be eventually assigned to a new, yet-to-be-named subfamily.

It is usually placed in the subfamily Scincinae which seems to be paraphyletic however. It belongs to a major clade of this group which does not seem to include the type genus Scincus however.

The Solomon Islands skink (Corucia zebrata) is an arboreal species of skink endemic to the Solomon Islands. It is the largest known extant species of skink. Other common names for this species include the prehensile-tailed skink, monkey-tailed skink, giant skink, zebra skink, and monkey skink.

The Solomon Islands skink is completely herbivorous, eating many different fruits and vegetables including the pothos plant. It is one of the few species of reptile known to function within a social group or circulus. Both male and female specimens are known to be territorial and often hostile towards members not a part of their family group.

The genus Corucia is a monotypic genus, containing a single species. However in 1997 it was determined that there are two subspecies of the Solomon Islands skink: the Common Monkey-tailed Skink (Corucia zebrata zebrata) and the Northern Monkey-tailed Skink (Corucia zebrata alfredschmidti). Among other variances, the Northern skink is smaller and has darker eyes with a black sclera. Further study may discover different subspecies or elevate some populations to full species status.

Extensive logging is a serious threat to the survival of this species. Consumption for food by natives and excessive export has also affected wild populations. Export of this species from the Solomon Islands is now tightly controlled and the animal is protected under CITES appendix II.

Ctenotus is a genus of skinks (family Scincidae). It belongs to a clade in the Sphenomorphus group which contains such genera as Anomalopus and the close relatives Eulamprus and Gnypetoscincus.

These lizards are commonly called 'comb-eared skinks', a reference to the scales aligned near the ear. The are able to move very quickly, disappearing whilst being observed. They are highly active in their habits, foraging amongst a diverse range of habitat.

The members of the genus are widely distributed, in all states of Australia, and are especially diverse in arid regions and the tropical north, accounting for 10 - 20% of the lizard species. Around a quarter of lizards found in one area of the Great Sandy Desert are Ctenotus skinks, 11 of the 40 species . A single dune may have up to six species of Ctenotus. The Southwest Australian region contains 23 species. The size ranges from very small to moderately large, being similarly varied in body types from slender to stout. The diversity of forms allows species to occupy different niches, often in the same locality.

Lacertidae is the family of the wall lizards, or true lizards, which are native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The group includes the genus Lacerta, which contains some of the most commonly seen lizard species in Europe.

Mabuya is a genus of long-tailed skinks nowadays restricted to species from the Americas. The American mabuyas are primarily carnivorous, though many are omnivorous. Formerly, many Old World species were placed here, as Mabuya was a kind of "wastebasket taxon". These are now placed in the genera Chioninia, Eutropis and Trachylepis.

Gardiner's Burrowing Skink (Pamelaescincus gardineri) is the only species of the skink genus Pamelaescincus.

It is usually placed in the subfamily Scincinae which seems to be paraphyletic however. Probably quite close to Janetaescincus, it belongs to a major clade which does not seem to include the type genus Scincus. Thus, it will probably be eventually assigned to a new, yet-to-be-named subfamily.(Austin & Arnold 2006)

Pamelaescincus gardineri is found only in the Seychelles. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, where it buries in the leaf litter and soil.

Populations are locally affected by introduced predators and habitat destruction, but unlike its relatives, it is not considered an endangered species by the IUCN (Gerlach & Ineich 2006).

Scincella is a genus of lizards in the skink family, Scincidae, commonly referred to as ground skinks. The exact number of species in the genus is unclear, as taxonomic reclassification is ongoing, and sources vary widely. Scincella species primarily range throughout the temperate regions of the world and are typically small, fossorial lizards, which consume a wide variety of arthropods.

Blue-tongued skinks are the genus Tiliqua, which contains some of the largest members of the skink family (Scincidae). They are commonly called blue-tongued lizards in Australia. As suggested by these common names, a prominent characteristic of the genus is a blue tongue.

Like their close relatives of the genus Cyclodomorphus. A distinct species, Tiliqua gigas, occurs in the island of New Guinea and various islands of Indonesia. One of the 3 subspecies of Tiliqua scincoides is found on several small Indonesian islands between Australia and New Guinea. Most species, with the exception of the pygmy blue-tongue, are relatively large (up to 371 mm total length), light-bodied, short-limbed, broad with a distinct head, and dull teeth. The eastern blue tongue can have up to 12 babies and grows up to 2ft (60cm).