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 900 –.

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.