Micrablepharus maximiliani

Micrablepharus maximiliani is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is native to South America.^[2]

Micrablepharus maximiliani
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Reptilia
Order:	Squamata
Suborder:	Lacertoidea
Family:	Gymnophthalmidae
Genus:	Micrablepharus
Species:	M. maximiliani
Binomial name
Micrablepharus maximiliani (Reinhardt & Lütken, 1862)
Synonyms[2]
Gymnophthalmus maximiliani Reinhardt & Lütken, 1862 Micrablepharus glaucurus Boettger, 1885 Micrablepharus dunni Laurent, 1949

Etymology

The specific name, maximiliani, is in honor of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied.^[3]: 171

Description

Dorsally, Micrablepharus maximiliani has a brass-colored head and body, and a bright blue tail. Each front foot has only four digits, lacking a "thumb".^[2]

Geographic distribution

Micrablepharus maximiliani is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru.^[2]

Habitat

The preferred natural habitats of Micrablepharus maximiliani are forest and savanna.^[1]