• Source: Brazilian galliwasp

The Brazilian galliwasp (Diploglossus lessonae) is a carnivorous species of lizard endemic to northeastern Brazil. It is known in Brazil as the "Calango Coral" or "Calango Liso".




Etymology


D. lessonae is named in honour of Italian zoologist Michele Lessona.




Description


D. lessonae grows to a total length (including tail) of about 30 cm (12 in), and has a lifespan of roughly 10 years. Offspring are zebra-patterned, with white and black stripes circling their bodies. Adults are brown, with red/yellow-coloured heads and undersides, and have small legs.




Habitat


D. lessonae is commonly found in semiarid environments, scrub, and low forests.




References






Further reading


Peracca MG. 1890. Descrizione di una nuova specie del gen. DIPLOGLOSSUS - Wiegm. ". Bollettino dei Musei di Zoologia ed Anatomia comparata della R. Università di Torino 5: (77): 1-5 (unnumbered). (Diploglossus lessonae, new species). (in Italian).




External links


zoologico.sp.gov.br (in Portuguese. Translation)

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Brazilian galliwasp
• Diploglossus
• Diploglossus fasciatus
• List of least concern reptiles
• List of critically endangered reptiles
• Montserrat
• Squamata
• List of lizards of Colombia
• List of vulnerable reptiles
• List of organisms named after famous people (born before 1800)