The major skink (Bellatorias frerei) is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

The specific name, frerei, refers to Mount Bartle Frere where the holotype was collected.

[2][3] B. frerei is found in Australia in the states of Queensland and New South Wales, and in Papua New Guinea.

[1][2] B. frerei is found in a variety of habitats including forest, savanna, grassland, rocky areas, and suburban areas.

[4] B. frerei is terrestrial and diurnal, basking to thermoregulate, and living socially in small colonies.