Arthrosaura


Arthrosaura is a genus of spectacled lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae.

Geographic range

Lizards in the genus Arthrosaura are native to northern South America.

Taxonomy

Within the genus Arthrosaura there appears to be two species groups: a longer-legged, short-bodied group with four supraocular scales ; and a short-legged, gracile group with three supraoculars ''.

Species

There are seven species which are recognized as being valid: