Paracontias milloti
Species of lizard
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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.[2]
| Paracontias milloti | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Scincidae |
| Genus: | Paracontias |
| Species: | P. milloti |
| Binomial name | |
| Paracontias milloti Angel, 1949 | |
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Etymology
The specific name, milloti, is in honor of French arachnologist Jacques Millot.[3]: 178
Description
Paracontias milloti has no legs, and it has no external ear openings.[2]
Geographic distribution
In Madagascar, Paracontias milloti is found on the islands Nosy Mamoko and Nosy Mitsio.[1][2]
Behavior
Paracontias milloti is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]
