Barisia herrerae

Herrera's alligator lizard is a species of medium-sized lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is endemic to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, herrerae, is in honor of Mexican biologist Alfonso Luis Herrera.

Geographic range

B. herrerae is found in central Mexico, in the Mexican states of México and Morelos.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of B. herrerae is forest, at altitudes of.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of B. herrerae has been described as viviparous and as ovoviviparous. Litter size is five to seven newborns.