About Eurolophosaurus nanuzae (Rodrigues, 1981)
Nomenclature and Classification
Eurolophosaurus nanuzae, commonly called Rodrigues's lava lizard, and known as lagartinho-de-crista-do-espinhaço in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of South American lava lizard belonging to the family Tropiduridae.
Endemism Status
This species is endemic to Brazil.
Geographic Range
It occurs in eastern Brazil, within the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Habitat and Elevation
Its preferred natural habitat is rocky shrubland, found at elevations higher than 900 m (3,000 ft).
Reproduction
Eurolophosaurus nanuzae reproduces by laying eggs, meaning it is oviparous.
