Micrablepharus maximiliani

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Micrablepharus maximiliani is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to South America.[2]

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Micrablepharus maximiliani
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Gymnophthalmidae
Genus: Micrablepharus
Species:
M. maximiliani
Binomial name
Micrablepharus maximiliani
(Reinhardt & Lütken, 1862)
Synonyms[2]
  • Gymnophthalmus maximiliani
    Reinhardt & Lütken, 1862
  • Micrablepharus glaucurus
    Boettger, 1885
  • Micrablepharus dunni
    Laurent, 1949
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Etymology

The specific name, maximiliani, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.[3]:171

Description

Dorsally, Micrablepharus maximiliani has a brass-colored head and body, and a bright blue tail. Each front foot has only four digits, lacking a "thumb".[2]

Geographic distribution

Micrablepharus maximiliani is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Micrablepharus maximiliani are forest and savanna.[1]

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