Stenocercus fimbriatus Avila-Pires, 1995

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Stenocercus fimbriatus, commonly called the western leaf lizard, is a species of lizard belonging to the family Tropiduridae.

Geographic Distribution

This species is found in the eastern Amazon Basin, in the countries of Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia.

Coloration

Stenocercus fimbriatus has cryptic coloration that makes it resemble a dead leaf.

Snout-Vent Length

Males reach a snout–vent length (SVL) of 72 mm (2.8 in), while females grow to 87 mm (3.4 in) in snout–vent length.

Tail Length

The tail of this lizard is between 1.6 and 2.2 times the length of its snout–vent length.

Reproductive Mode

Stenocercus fimbriatus is an oviparous species.