Paracontias hildebrandti

Paracontias hildebrandti, also known commonly as Hildebrand's skink and Hildebrandt's skink, is a species of lizard in the family Scincidae.

[2] The specific name, hildebrandti, is in honor of German botanist Johann Maria Hildebrandt.

[3] P. hildebrandti is found in northern Madagascar, including the island of Nosy Be.

[1][2] The preferred natural habitat of P. hildebrandti is forest, at altitudes from sea level to 1,500 m (4,900 ft), but it may also be found in disturbed areas such as cacao plantations.

[1] P. hildebrandti has no legs, and it has no external ear openings.