| Anotosaura | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Gymnophthalmidae |
| Subfamily: | Ecpleopinae |
| Genus: | Anotosaura Amaral, 1933 [1] |
Anotosaura is a genus of South American lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. [2]
The genus Anotosaura contains two valid species. [2]
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.
Bachia is a genus of lizards that belong to the spectacled lizards family.
Colobodactylus is a small genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to Brazil.
Colobosaura is a genus of lizard, endemic to South America, in the family Gymnophthalmidae.
Colobosauroides is a small genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus Colobosauroides is endemic to Brazil.
Ecpleopus is a genus of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus contains only one species, Ecpleopus gaudichaudii, which is endemic to Brazil.
Euspondylus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae.
Macropholidus is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to Ecuador and Peru.
Paulo Emilio Vanzolini was a Brazilian scientist and music composer. He was best known for his samba compositions, including the famous "Ronda", "Volta por Cima", and "Boca da Noite", and for his scientific works in herpetology. He is considered one of the greatest samba composers from São Paulo. Until his death, he still conducted research at the University of São Paulo (USP).
Afrânio Pompílio Gastos do Amaral was a Brazilian herpetologist.
Vanzosaura is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
Acratosaura is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to Brazil.
Alexandresaurus is a genus of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is monotypic, i.e., it contains only one species, Alexandresaurus camacan. The species is endemic to Brazil.
Anotosaura collaris, the collared anotosaura, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Anotosaura vanzolinia, also known commonly as Vanzolini's anotosaura, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
Bachia bresslaui, also known commonly as Bresslau's bachia, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to southern South America.
Colobodactylus taunayi, also known commonly as the Taunay teiid or Taunay's teiid, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
Loxopholis ferreirai is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
Neusticurus racenisi, known commonly as Roze's neusticurus or the common Venezuelan water teiid, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to northern South America.
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