Siderolamprus ingridae


Siderolamprus ingridae, also known commonly as Ingrid's galliwasp, is a species of lizard in the family Diploglossidae. The species is native to Mexico.

Etymology

The specific name, ingridae, is in honor of Ingrid Longstrom Werler, who was the wife John E. Werler.

Taxonomy

S. ingridae was formerly classified in the genera Diploglossus and then Celestus, but was moved to the genus Siderolamprus in 2021.

Geographic range

S. ingridae is endemic to the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Description

S. ingridae may attain a snout-to-vent length of.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of S. ingridae is forest, at altitudes around.

Reproduction

S. ingridae is oviparous.