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Scriptosaura
''Scriptosaura'' is a genus of the lizard family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is monotypic, i.e. it has only one species, ''Scriptosaura catimbau''. It occurs in Brazil. in the Reptile Database References Gymnophthalmidae Spectacled lizards of Brazil Endemic reptiles of Brazil[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gymnophthalmidae
Gymnophthalmidae is a family of lizards with at least 250 species, sometimes known commonly as spectacled lizards or microteiids. They are called "spectacled" because of their transparent lower eyelids, which allow them to still see with closed eyes. As in most lizards, except geckos, these eyelids are movable. The Alopoglossidae have been recently moved from this family. Description and ecology Spectacled lizards are related to the Teiidae, but they look like skinks (slightly more distant relatives) with smooth scales. They are generally small lizards; many species have reduced limbs. Unusually among lizards, however, it is generally the hind limbs that are reduced or absent, rather than the forelimbs. Bauer (1998). Gymnophthalmids live in a wide variety of habitats, from desert to mountain to rain forest, throughout Central America and South America. They are usually inhabitants of the forest floor or wet areas associated with tropical forests, either nocturnal or intermitten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |