Natural history of the lizard Enyalius iheringii (Squamata, Leiosauridae) in southern Brazilian Atlantic forest

Studies on the natural history of the lizard Enyalius iheringii Boulenger, 1885, as well as other tropical lizards, are rare. In this study, some aspects of the natural history of this endemic species from the Atlantic forest are reported in areas of Vale do Itajaí, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Twenty individuals were found, of which 18 were collected. Most of them were found over the vegetation (n=17) and on the ground (n=3). The main defensive strategy displayed was camouflage (n=16). Jumping (n=1), jumping and running (n=1) and running (n=2) were also observed in some individuals. When handled, lizards exhibited mouth wide open, hissing, and occasionally biting, as well as color change in males. Regarding its diet, the numerically most important prey was beetles (Coleoptera), followed by Lepidoptera larvae. Beetles, lepidopteran larvae and spiders were the most frequent food items. Males and females did not differ in size. Three sexually mature females (100-113 mm SVL) were found in December and January.

Catalogue of type and referred specimens of fossil corals in Field Museum of Natural History / [by] Phyllis N. Windle --, Ronald M. Augustynek -- [and] Matthew H. Nitecki --. [Patricia M. Williams, -- editor --]

v.32(1973)

Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History.

no.29 (1994)

Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History.

no.30 (1995)

Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History.

no.31 (1996)

Proceedings of the San Diego Society of Natural History.

no.32 (1997)

Bulletin / Field Museum of Natural History.

v. 42 (1971)

Bulletin / Field Museum of Natural History.

v. 41 (1970)

On the taxonomy of Latonigena auricomis (Araneae, Gnaphosidae), with notes of geographical distribution and natural history

The male of Latonigena auricomis Simon, 1893 is described for the first time and the female is redescribed. New records are provided for Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Notes on the natural history and a potential distribution model of the species are presented in the Neotropical Region.

University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History.

v.6 (1952)

University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History.

v.3 (1951)

University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History.

v.11 (1958-1960)

University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History.

v.10 (1956-1960)

University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History.

v.9 (1955-1960)