Paracontias milloti

Paracontias milloti, also known commonly as the Nosy Mamoko skink, is a species of lizard in the subfamily Scincinae of the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, milloti, is in honor of French arachnologist Jacques Millot.

Description

Paracontias milloti has no legs, and it has no external ear openings.

Geographic distribution

In Madagascar, Paracontias milloti is found on the islands Nosy Mamoko and Nosy Mitsio.

Behavior

Paracontias milloti is terrestrial and fossorial.