Eurolophosaurus nanuzae


Eurolophosaurus nanuzae, also known commonly as Rodrigues's lava lizard and lagartinho-de-crista-do-espinhaço in Brazilian Portuguese, is a species of South American lava lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, nanuzae, is in honor of Brazilian botanist species:Nanuza [Luiza de Menezes|Nanuza Luiza de Menezes].

Geographic range

Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is found in eastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is rocky shrubland, at elevations above.

Behavior

Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is terrestrial, saxicolous, and diurnal.

Diet

Eurolophosaurus nanuzae preys predominately upon termites and ants.

Reproduction

Eurolophosaurus nanuzae is oviparous.