Diploglossus lessonae
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The Anguid lizard or Brazilian galliwasp (Diploglossus lessonae) is a carnivorous species of lizard
found in the north-eastern and south-eastern parts of Brazil
. It is known in Brazil as the Briba.
patterned, with white and black stripes circling the body. Adults are brown, with a red/yellow coloured head and underside.
It is commonly found in semi-arid
environments, scrub and low forest
s.
Lizard
Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with nearly 3800 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains...
found in the north-eastern and south-eastern parts of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. It is known in Brazil as the Briba.
Description
They are a small lizard, growing to a length of about 30 cm, and have a life span of roughly 10 years. Offspring are zebraZebra
Zebras are several species of African equids united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds...
patterned, with white and black stripes circling the body. Adults are brown, with a red/yellow coloured head and underside.
It is commonly found in semi-arid
Arid
A region is said to be arid when it is characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or even preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life...
environments, scrub and low forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
s.