Gonatodes is a genus of New World dwarf geckos of the family Sphaerodactylidae.
Homonota is a genus of South American geckos, commonly known as marked geckos.
Microlophus is a genus of tropidurid lizards native to South America. Around 20 species are recognized and 10 of these are endemic to the Galápagos Islands, where they are commonly known as lava lizards. The remaining, which often are called Pacific iguanas, are found in the Andes and along the Pacific coasts of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.
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).
Liolaemus hellmichi, commonly known as Hellmich's tree iguana, is a species of lizard in the family Iguanidae. This species is endemic to the Chilean matorral ecoregion within the nation of Chile.
Liolaemus paulinae is a species of lizard in the family Liolaemidae.
Pristidactylus alvaroi is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to the Chilean Matorral ecoregion within Chile.
Pristidactylus valeriae is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Chile and particularly to the Chilean matorral.
The Tenerife gecko, also known commonly as Delalande's gecko and the Tenerife wall gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae.
Lepidodactylus lugubris, known as the mourning gecko or common smooth-scaled gecko, is a species of lizard, a gecko of the family Gekkonidae.
Gymnodactylus amarali is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.
Gymnodactylus vanzolinii is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is native to Brazil.
Garthia is a genus of lizards, commonly known as marked geckos, in the family Phyllodactylidae. The genus is endemic to South America.
The Coquimbo marked gecko is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Chile. Is the smallest reptile of this country.
Borelli's marked gecko is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to South America.
The Argentine marked gecko is a species of lizard in the family Phyllodactylidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.
The brilliant South American gecko, also known commonly as the brilliant clawed gecko, is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is native to northern South America.
Peters' gecko is a species of lizard in the family Sphaerodactylidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.
Roberto Donoso-Barros was a Chilean zoologist, naturalist, and herpetologist.
