Enyalius iheringii

Papa-vento

Family: Leiosauridae
Order: Squamata
Class: Reptilia
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia

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Description

Enyalius iheringii, also known commonly as Ihering´s fathead anole, is a species of lizard in the family Leiosauridae. The species is endemic to Brazil.

Etymology: The specific name, iheringii, is in honor of German-Brazilian zoologist Hermann von Ihering.

Geographic range: E. iheringii is found in southeastern Brazil, in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo.

Habitat: The preferred natural habitat of E. iheringii is forest.

Behavior: E. iheringii is terrestrial and semiarboreal.

Diet: E. iheringii preys upon beetles, caterpillars, and spiders.

Source: Wikipedia, article Enyalius iheringii. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.