Colobodactylus taunayi

Colobodactylus taunayi, also known commonly as the Taunay teiid or Taunay's teiid, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, taunayi, is in honor of Brazilian historian Afonso d'Escragnolle Taunay.

Geographic range

C. taunayi occurs in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of C. taunayi is forest.

Reproduction

C. taunayi is oviparous.