Anadia steyeri

Anadia steyeri, also known commonly as Steyer's anadia, is a species of lizard in the family Gymnophthalmidae. The species is endemic to Venezuela.

Etymology

The specific name, steyeri, is in honor of a Dr. Steyer of the Naturhistorisches Museum in Lübeck, Germany.

A. steyeri is found in northwestern Venezuela, in the Venezuelan states of Aragua, Carabobo, and Falcón.

The preferred natural habitat of A. steyeri is forest, at altitudes of 400–700 m (1,300–2,300 ft).

A. steyeri is oviparous.

1 2 Rivas, G.; Schargel, W. (2016). "Anadia steyeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T44578273A44578277. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T44578273A44578277.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
1 2 3 Anadia steyeri at the Reptarium.cz Reptile Database. Accessed 8 July 2019.
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