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Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885 is a animal in the Leiosauridae family, order null, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885 (Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885)
Animalia

Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885

Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885

Ihering's fathead anole (Enyalius iheringii) is a Leiosauridae lizard endemic to southeastern Brazil, preferring forest habitat.

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Family
Genus
Enyalius
Order
Class
Squamata

About Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885

Nomenclature

Enyalius iheringii, scientifically named Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885, is commonly known as Ihering's fathead anole. It is a species of lizard belonging to the family Leiosauridae.

Endemism Status

This species is endemic to Brazil.

Geographic Distribution

It is found in southeastern Brazil, specifically within the Brazilian states of Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

Natural Habitat

Forest is the preferred natural habitat of Enyalius iheringii.

Photo: (c) Lucas Borghezan Michels, all rights reserved, uploaded by Lucas Borghezan Michels

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Squamata Leiosauridae Enyalius

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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