Colobodactylus taunayi

Colobodactylus taunayi

Taunay teiid, Taunay's teiid

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Colobodactylus taunayi

Colobodactylus taunayi, also known commonly as the Taunay teiid or Taunay's teiid, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Animal name origin

The specific name, taunayi, is in honor of Brazilian historian Afonso d'Escragnolle Taunay.

Distribution

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C. taunayi occurs in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.

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The preferred natural habitat of C. taunayi is forest.

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Mating Habits

C. taunayi is oviparous.

References

1. Colobodactylus taunayi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colobodactylus_taunayi
2. Colobodactylus taunayi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/134881188/135333457

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