Paracontias brocchii

Paracontias brocchii, also known commonly as the stone skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.

Etymology

The specific name, brocchii, is in honor of French naturalist Paul Louis Antoine Brocchi.

Geographic range

P. brocchii is found in extreme northern Madagascar in Montagne d'Ambre [National Park].

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of P. brocchii is forest, at altitudes of.

Description

P. brocchii has no legs and no external ear openings.

Behavior

P. brocchi is terrestrial.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of P. brocchii is unknown.