Kaieteurosaurus


Kaieteurosaurus is a genus of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is monotypic, i.e., it has only one species, Kaieteurosaurus hindsi. It is endemic to Guyana where it is known from the Kaieteur National Park.

Etymology

The genus name refers to the type locality, Kaieteur National Park, combined with the Greek sauros for "lizard". The specific name hindsi honors Sam Hinds, the Prime Minister of Guyana.

Ecology and description

The holotype of K. hindsi was collected in tall mixed forest at above sea level. It is a small lizard measuring about in snout-to-vent length.

Behavior

K. hindsi is terrestrial and diurnal.

Reproduction

K. hindsi is oviparous.