Colobosauroides carvalhoi
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Colobosauroides carvalhoi

Colobosauroides carvalhoi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to Northeast Region, Brazil.

Animal name origin

The specific name, carvalhoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Antenor Leitão de Carvalho.

Appearance

Adults of C. carvalhoi have an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 12 cm (4.7 in), with a tail slightly longer than SVL.

Distribution

Geography

C. carvalhoi is found in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Piauí. The distribution of C. carvalhoi is structured within the southern canyons, with a marked reduction in abundance from the base of rock cliffs through the central portion of the valleys.

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The preferred natural habitat of C. carvalhoi is savanna.

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Mating Habits

C. carvalhoi is oviparous.

References

1. Colobosauroides carvalhoi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colobosauroides_carvalhoi

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