Vanzosaura

Vanzosaura is a genus of lizards in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The genus is endemic to South America.

Etymology

The generic name, Vanzosaura, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Paulo Vanzolini.

Species

The genus Vanzosaura contains three accepted species.

• Vanzosaura multiscutata
• Vanzosaura rubricauda - red-tailed vanzosaur, redtail tegu
• Vanzosaura savanicola

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Vanzosaura.

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