Arthrosaura versteegii


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

Etymology

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

Geographic range

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

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of A. versteegii are forest and savanna, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

A. versteegii is oviparous.