Nannoscincus manautei is a species of lizard in the subfamily Eugongylinae of the family Scincidae (skinks). The species is endemic to New Caledonia.
Etymology The specific name, manautei, is in honor of Joseph Manauté, Assistant Minister for Agriculture, New Caledonia.
Habitat The preferred natural habitat of Nannoscincus manautei is forest, at altitudes of .
Behavior Nannoscincus manautei is terrestrial and semifossorial.
Reproduction Nannoscincus manautei is oviparous.
References
Further reading (Nannoscincus manautei, new species, pp. 215–218, Figures 8–9)