Paracontias hildebrandti

Paracontias hildebrandti, also known commonly as Hildebrand's skink and Hildebrandt's skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, hildebrandti, is in honor of German botanist Johann Maria Hildebrandt.

Geographic range

P. hildebrandti is found in northern Madagascar, including the island of Nosy Be.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. hildebrandti is forest, at altitudes from sea level to, but it may also be found in disturbed areas such as cacao plantations.

Description

P. hildebrandti has no legs, and it has no external ear openings.

Reproduction

P. hildebrandti is oviparous.