Micrablepharus maximiliani

Micrablepharus maximiliani is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to South America.

Etymology

The specific name, maximiliani, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.

Description

Dorsally, Micrablepharus maximiliani has a brass-colored head and body, and a bright blue tail. Each front foot has only four digits, lacking a "thumb".

Geographic distribution

Micrablepharus maximiliani is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Micrablepharus maximiliani are forest and savanna.

References

Further reading

• (Micrablepharus, new genus, p. 217; M. glaucurus, new species, p. 218). (in German and Latin).
• xiii + 497 pp. + Plates I–XXIV. (Micrablepharus maximiliani, pp. 426–427).
• (Gymnophthalmus maximiliani, new species, pp. 211–214 + Plate V, figures 6a–6g). (in Danish).