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==Geographic distribution==

==Geographic distribution==

In Madagascar, ”Paracontias milloti” is found on the islands [[List of islands of Madagascar|Nosy Mamoko]] and [[Nosy Mitsio]].<ref name=”iucn status 18 November 2021″/><ref name=RDB/>

In Madagascar, ”Paracontias milloti” is found on the islands [[List of islands of Madagascar|Nosy Mamoko]] and [[Nosy Mitsio]].<ref name=”iucn status 18 November 2021″/><ref name=RDB/>

==Behavior==

”Paracontias milloti” is [[Terrestrial locomotion|terrestrial]] and [[fossorial]].<ref name=”iucn status 18 November 2021″/>

==References==

==References==


Latest revision as of 10:51, 11 October 2025

Species of lizard

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]

The specific name, milloti, is in honor of French arachnologist Jacques Millot.[3]: 178 

Paracontias milloti has no legs, and it has no external ear openings.[2]

Geographic distribution

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In Madagascar, Paracontias milloti is found on the islands Nosy Mamoko and Nosy Mitsio.[1][2]

Paracontias milloti is terrestrial and fossorial.[1]

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