Arthrosaura versteegii
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Arthrosaura versteegii

Arthrosaura versteegii is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is indigenous to northeastern South America.

Animal name origin

The specific name, versteegii, is in honor of Gerard Martinus Versteeg (1876–1943), who was a Dutch physician and explorer.

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A. versteegii is found in Brazil (Amazonas), French Guiana, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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The preferred natural habitats of A. versteegii are forest and savanna, at altitudes of 100–1,400 m (330–4,590 ft).

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Mating Habits

A. versteegii is oviparous.

References

1. Arthrosaura versteegii Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthrosaura_versteegii
2. Arthrosaura versteegii on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44578365/44578368

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