Tropidurus helenae


Tropidurus helenae is a species of lizard in the family Tropiduridae. The species is native to northeastern Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, helenae, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Helena Ribas Lopes.

Geographic range

T. helenae is endemic to the Brazilian state of Piauí.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitat of T. helenae is savanna.

Description

The holotype of T. helenae has a snout-to-vent length of, plus a tail length of.

Behavior

T. helenae is terrestrial, diurnal, and saxicolous.

Diet

T. helenae preys upon termites.

Reproduction

T. helenae is oviparous.