Cercosaura steyeri
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Cercosaura steyeri

Cercosaura steyeri is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Argentina.

Animal name origin

The specific name, steyeri, is in honor of Brazilian herpetologist Ligia Steyer Krause.

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C. steyeri is found in Mercedes Department, Corrientes Province, Argentina.

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The preferred habitat of C. steyeri is savanna, at altitudes of 0–100 m (0–328 ft)

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Mating Habits

C. steyeri is oviparous.

References

1. Cercosaura steyeri Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cercosaura_steyeri
2. Cercosaura steyeri on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44578581/44578587

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