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.
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Accessed on 16/07/2026.