Four-toed amapasaurus
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Amapasaurus tetradactylus

The four-toed amapasaurus (Amapasaurus tetradactylus ) is a lizard that was discovered in 1970 by Osvaldo Rodrigues da Cunha. It is the only species in the genus Amapasaurus.

Appearance

It has small atrophied legs. It is very similar to the genus Leposoma, except for the number of fingers. Amapasaurus tetradactylus has four digits, and the lizards of the genus Leposoma have five.

Distribution

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This species is found in Brazil and Guyana.

Biome

Habits and Lifestyle

It lives on the forest floor and is diurnal.

Lifestyle

Mating Habits

Amapasaurus tetradactylus is oviparous.

References

1. Four-toed amapasaurus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-toed_amapasaurus
2. Four-toed amapasaurus on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/178543/79054395

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