- Diploglossus lessonae
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Diploglossus lessonae Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Sauria Family: Anguidae Genus: Diploglossus Species: D. lessonae Binomial name Diploglossus lessonae
Peracca, 1890The Anguid lizard or Brazilian galliwasp (Diploglossus lessonae) is a carnivorous species of lizard found in the north-eastern and south-eastern parts of Brazil. It is known in Brazil as the Briba.
Description
They are a small lizard, growing to a length of about 30 cm, and have a life span of roughly 10 years. Offspring are zebra patterned, with white and black stripes circling the body. Adults are brown, with a red/yellow coloured head and underside.
It is commonly found in semi-arid environments, scrub and low forests.
References
zoologico.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese. Translation)
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