Enyalius iheringii explained

Enyalius iheringii, also known commonly as Ihering's fathead anole, is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology

The specific name, iheringii, is in honor of German-Brazilian zoologist Hermann von Ihering.^[1]

E. iheringii is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

The preferred natural habitat of E. iheringii is forest.

E. iheringii is terrestrial and semiarboreal.

E. iheringii preys upon beetles, caterpillars, and spiders.

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