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Vanzosaura multiscutata

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Vanzosaura multiscutata
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.[2] It is a small lizard (snout–vent length less than 3.8cm)[3] endemic to Brazil. It is found in Caatinga and Restinga regions, mostly in sandy or rocky places and feeds on arthropods.[4]

References

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  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.