Cercosaura eigenmanni

Cercosaura eigenmanni, known commonly as Eigenmann's prionodactylus, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to South America.

Discovery

C. eigenmanni was discovered in 1917 by L.E. Griffin.

Description

Adults of C. eigenmanni may attain a snout-to-vent length of about.

Etymology

The specific name, eigenmanni, is in honor of German-born American ichthyologist Carl H. Eigenmann.

Geographic range

C. eigenmanni is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.

Habitat

The preferred habitat of C. eigenmanni is forest at altitudes of.

Reproduction

C. eigenmanni is oviparous.