Gerrhonotus farri


Gerrhonotus farri, also known commonly as Farr's alligator lizard and the Tamaulipan alligator lizard, is a species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to northeastern Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, farri, is in honor of American herpetologist William L. Farr, who collected the holotype.

Geographic range

G. farri is endemic to the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.

Description

The holotype of G. farri has a snout-to-vent length of. It has smooth dorsal scales, and its head is distinctly wider than its neck.

Reproduction

The mode of reproduction of G. farri is unknown.