The Brazilian galliwasp (Diploglossus lessonae) is a carnivorous species of lizard endemic to northeastern Brazil. It is known in Brazil as the “Calango Coral” or “Calango Liso”
Brazilian galliwasp | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Family: | Diploglossidae |
Genus: | Diploglossus |
Species: | D. lessonae
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Binomial name | |
Diploglossus lessonae Peracca, 1890
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D. lessonae is named in honour of Italian zoologist Michele Lessona.[2][3]
D. lessonae grows to a total length (including tail) of about 30 cm (12 in), and has a lifespan of roughly 10 years. Offspring are zebra-patterned, with white and black stripes circling their bodies. Adults are brown, with red/yellow-coloured heads and undersides, and have small legs.
D. lessonae is commonly found in semiarid environments, scrub, and low forests.