[1][2] The Seychelles skink is endemic to the Seychelles where it is found on islands of Mahé (and nearby islets), Silhouette, Praslin, North, Aride, Cousin, Cousine, Curieuse, La Digue, Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur, Félicité, Frégate and some other islands.

It is common in woodland, shrubby areas, plantations, parks, gardens, mangroves and urban locations.

[1] Skinks are similar in appearance to other lizards but lack necks and have long tails that are easily shed.

The Seychelles skink feeds on such insects as flies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and caterpillars.

Although its total area of occupancy is less than 5,000 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi), it is a common species with no particular threats being recognised, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".