| Barisia herrerae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Barisia |
| Species: | B. herrerae |
| Binomial name | |
| Barisia herrerae Zaldívar-Riverón & Nieto-Montes de Oca, 2002 | |
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Herrera's alligator lizard (Barisia herrerae) is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico. [2]
The specific name, herrerae, is in honor of Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera. [3]
B. herrerae is found in central Mexico, in the Mexican states of México [1] [2] and Morelos. [1]
The preferred natural habitat of B. herrerae is forest, at altitudes of 2,350–2,500 m (7,710–8,200 ft). [1]
The mode of reproduction of B. herrerae has been described as viviparous [1] and as ovoviviparous. [2] Litter size is five to seven newborns. [1]
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