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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Scincus |
| Species: | S. scincus
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| Binomial name | |
| Scincus scincus | |
Scincus scincus, also commonly known as the sandfish skink, common sandfish or common skink, is a species of skink notable for its burrowing or swimming behaviour in sand.[2] It is native to the Sahara Desert and the Arabian Peninsula,[3][4] but is also kept as a pet elsewhere.[5][6]
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- ^ "How 'Sandfish' Swim: Could Help Materials Handling And Process Technology Specialists". Science Daily. 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2021-05-08 – via PLoS.
- ^ Malhotra, Richa (2016-11-16). "How the sandfish lizard stays sand-free". Science Mag. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ Hj Rosli, Syazwani (2020-07-13). "BKC Abuzz After Vendors' Return". Borneo Bulletin Online. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ^ "Sandfish Ability to Swim Desert May Lead to New Technologies". National Geographic Society Newsroom. 2008-10-05. Retrieved 2021-05-08.