Western Leaf Lizard
Encyclopedia
The Western Leaf Lizard (Stenocercus fimbriatus) is a species of lizard
in the Tropiduridae
family within the genus Stenocercus
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It is found in Brazil
and Peru
.
Lizard
Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with nearly 3800 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica as well as most oceanic island chains...
in the Tropiduridae
Tropiduridae
The Tropiduridae is a family of iguanid lizards native to South America and the West Indies. Commonly known as Neotropical ground lizards, most are ground-dwelling animals, and the family includes some lizards adapted to relatively cold climates, including those of the Andes mountains and Tierra...
family within the genus Stenocercus
Stenocercus
Stenocercus is a genus of lizards of the Tropiduridae family. This genus has around sixteen described species, all of which are found in South America.-Member species:*Stenocercus aculeatus O'Shaughnessy, 1879...
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It is found in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
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