Nannoscincus manauteiNannoscincus manautei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to New Caledonia.EtymologyThe specific name, manautei, is in honor of Joseph Manauté, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, New Caledonia.HabitatThe preferred natural habitat of Nannoscincus manautei is forest, at altitudes of.BehaviorNannoscincus manautei is terrestrial and semifossorial.ReproductionNannoscincus manautei is oviparous.