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Vanzosaura multiscutata

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Species of lizard

Vanzosaura multiscutata
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Vanzosaura
Species: V. multiscutata
Binomial name
Vanzosaura multiscutata
(Amaral, 1933)

Vanzosaura multiscutata (Brazilian common names: Calango-do-Rabo-Vermelho and Piolho-de-Cobra) is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. It is a small lizard (snout–vent length less than 3.8cm) endemic to Brazil. It is found in Caatinga and Restinga regions, mostly in sandy or rocky places and feeds on arthropods.

References

  1. Colli, G.R.; Fenker, J.; Tedeschi, L.; Bataus, Y.S.L.; Uhlig, V.M.; Silveira, A.L.; da Rocha, C.; Nogueira, C. de C.; Werneck, F.; de Moura, G.J.B.; Winck, G.; Kiefer, M.; de Freitas, M.A.; Ribeiro Júnior, M.A.; Hoogmoed, M.S.; Tinôco, M.S.T.; Valadão, R.; Cardoso Vieira, R.; Perez Maciel, R.; Gomes Faria, R.; Recoder, R.; D'Ávila, R.; Torquato da Silva, S.; de Barcelos Ribeiro, S.; Avila-Pires, T.C.S. (2019). "Vanzosaura multiscutata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T59092521A59092527. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T59092521A59092527.pt. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. Vanzosaura multiscutata at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 6 August 2019.
  3. "Reptile Database site". Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  4. "Museu Virtual do Cerrado". Retrieved 2024-06-19.
Taxon identifiers
Vanzosaura multiscutata


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