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Paracontias brocchii
Species of lizard From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paracontias brocchii, also known commonly as the stone skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
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Etymology
The specific name, brocchii, is in honor of French naturalist Paul Louis Antoine Brocchi.[2]
Geographic range
P. brocchii is found in extreme northern Madagascar in Montagne d'Ambre National Park.[1][3]
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of P. brocchii is forest, at altitudes of 900–1,250 m (2,950–4,100 ft).[1]
Description
P. brocchii has no legs and no external ear openings.[3]
Behavior
P. brocchi is terrestrial.[1]
Reproduction
The mode of reproduction of P. brocchii is unknown.[3]
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