Gymnophthalmus vanzoi
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Gymnophthalmus vanzoi

Gymnophthalmus vanzoi is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, vanzoi, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.

Distribution

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G. vanzoi is found in northern Brazil (in the Brazilian states of Pará and Roraima) and in Guyana.

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The preferred natural habitat of G. vanzoi is forest.

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Mating Habits

G. vanzoi is oviparous.

References

1. Gymnophthalmus vanzoi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gymnophthalmus_vanzoi
2. Gymnophthalmus vanzoi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/29455/9498792

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