Diploglossus lessonae
| Brazilian galliwasp | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Squamata |
| Family: | Anguidae |
| Genus: | Diploglossus |
| Species: | D. lessonae |
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Diploglossus lessonae Peracca, 1890 |
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The Brazilian galliwasp (Diploglossus lessonae) is a carnivorous species of lizard endemic to northeastern Brazil. It is known in Brazil as the briba.
Diploglossus lessonae is named in honour of Italian zoologist Michele Lessona.
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 little legs.
D. lessonae is commonly found in semiarid environments, scrub, and low forests.
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