Scincella boettgeri, Boettger's ground skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

The species is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.

The specific name, boettgeri, is in honor of German herpetologist Oskar Boettger.

[1][2] The preferred natural habitat of S. boettgeri is forest.

[1] S. boettgeri preys upon insects and spiders.