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.
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Further reading
(Paracontias milloti, new species). (in French). 496 pp.