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.